06/02/2024

Four Charged In Connection With Blake Newland Murder

Four people are due to appear before Ballymena Magistrates' Court charged in connection with the murder of 17-year-old Blake Newland.

The Limavady teenager died after being found with serious stab wounds at a house in the town on Friday, 02 February.

Detectives investigating the murder, have now charged two men, aged 27 and 29, with murder.

Two 16-year-old boys have also been charged with grievous bodily harm with intent.
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All four will appear before Ballymena Magistrates' Court today, Tuesday 6th February.

All charges are also to be reviewed by the Public Prosecution Service.

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