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06 Sept 2025

Two men charged with murder of 17-year-old Blake Newland

Two men charged with murder of 17-year-old Blake Newland

Two men have been charged with the murder of 17-year-old Blake Newland in Limavady.

The teenager died in hospital following a stabbing in the town on Friday night.

The men, aged 27 and 29, are due to appear before Ballymena Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday.

Detectives have also charged two 16-year-old boys with grievous bodily harm with intent.

The youths will also appear before Ballymena Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday.

A fifth man arrested by police in connection with the case remained in police custody on Monday night.

A sixth man initially detained by officers was released earlier on Monday pending further police inquiries.

Blake sustained fatal injuries in an incident in the Woodland Walk area of Limavady.

A man, aged in his 50s, was also stabbed in the incident and taken to hospital for treatment for injuries that were not believed to be life threatening.

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