A 15-year-old woman who died after a stabbing in Northumberland has been named by police.
Holly Newton died and a 16-year-old was injured following the incident in Hexham on Friday night.
Another boy, aged 16, has been charged with homicide, tried homicide and possession of an offensive weapon.
He will seem earlier than magistrates in Newcastle on Monday.
Chief Superintendent Sam Rennison, of Northumbria Police, mentioned: “Holly nonetheless had a lot left to stay up for in life, and this tragic incident has left her household devastated past phrases.
“Their grief simply cannot be put into words, and our thoughts are with both families involved and their loved ones as we continue to support them in every way we can.
“The investigation is ongoing, and I’d like to indicate my appreciation to the individuals of Hexham – and past – who’ve tremendously assisted with our enquiries and proven their assist.
“While our enquiries continue, we do believe all those involved are known to each other and there is no wider risk to the public.”
She added: “Officers will remain in the area over the coming days, and we would encourage anyone with concerns to speak directly with them.”
Tributes paid to ‘useful and type’ woman
Holly was a pupil at Queen Elizabeth High School in Hexham which paid tribute to her.
“We are in shock after the terrible events of Friday evening and devastated at the loss of Holly, a truly lovely student who was quiet, conscientious, helpful and kind,” the college mentioned.
“Our thoughts are with Holly’s family at this time of unbearable pain. We will come together as a school community on Monday to support each other as we grieve.”
Police have been referred to as to the Priestpopple space of Hexham shortly after 5.10pm on Friday.
Holly, from Haltwhistle in Northumberland, was taken to hospital however died later that night. The injured boy suffered “serious, non-life-threatening injuries and remains in hospital”, Northumbria Police mentioned.
Forensics officers in white fits have been seen within the city centre on Saturday and a cordon was anticipated to stay in place.
Hexham mayor Derek Kennedy yesterday mentioned: “It’s an absolute tragedy, the town is in complete shock. To lose one of our children who attends a local high school is just horrendous.”
He mentioned the city had a low crime price and was final yr named the happiest place to stay in Britain.
“It’s a very warm and loving community, so for a tragedy such as this to happen, we always find it much more difficult and it’s knocked everyone for six,” Mr Kennedy added.
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