Teen Convicted of Murdering Ex-Girlfriend in Northumberland

Logan MacPhail, 17, sentenced to life for the fatal stabbing of 15-year-old Holly Newton after a campaign of coercive control.

Logan MacPhail was sentenced to life with a minimum of 17 years for the murder of Holly Newton, whom he stalked and killed in Hexham, Northumberland.
MacPhail, who has autism and learning difficulties, was found guilty of murder and wounding a teenage boy who intervened during the attack.
The court heard that MacPhail was obsessed with Holly and could not accept the end of their 18-month relationship, leading to the brutal attack.
Holly's family highlighted the coercive control and emotional abuse she suffered, calling for changes in domestic abuse laws for minors.
The case underscores broader issues of teenage domestic abuse and knife crime, prompting calls for awareness and preventive measures.