15/05/2007

Teen arrested over Newcastle stabbing death

A 16-year-old youth has been arrested on suspicion of murder after another teenager was stabbed to death in Newcastle.

The body of the boy, also believed to be 16, was found around 2am on Tuesday morning in the Hallow Drive area of Throckley.

Northumbria Police have appealed for witnesses to come forward.

The death follows the fatal stabbing of another 16-year-old in the city earlier this month.

Mark Smith, of St John's Walk, died in Elswick Road on May 3. Another youth, also aged 16, has been charged with his murder.

(KMcA/JM)


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