Hexham Abbey hosted a memorial service to honor the memory of Holly Newton, a 15-year-old described as an 'angelic child', who was tragically stabbed to death a year ago by the Nottingham killer. The Abbey was illuminated in purple as a tribute to her life, and the service saw an emotional gathering of mourners, including many teenagers who were visibly moved by the commemoration. The family of Holly Newton also invited attendees to contribute to a tribute by dedicating purple stars to her as part of an installation in the Abbey.
The family of teenager Holly Newton, who died after being stabbed in Hexham a year ago, are inviting people to place in a tribute to her. Purple stars are being dedicated to the fifteen-year-old as part of a wider installation in the Abbey. https://t.co/ca57sqHdEe
Red-eyed teenagers wearing their black school shoes clung to each for comfort at the service in memory of an ‘angelic child’ whose life was cut unnaturally short by the Nottingham killer ⬇️ https://t.co/DZlEdZfEg6
Holly Newton, 15, was remembered at Hexham Abbey today. https://t.co/S5CtXvExGi
Teenager Holly Newton remembered with service at Hexham Abbey on first anniversary of her death https://t.co/bzIosOZD7x https://t.co/IiZNg2PXHg
Hexham Abbey was lit purple today in memory of teenager Holly Newton, who was stabbed and killed a year ago. A special memorial service was held in the town earlier today. https://t.co/ca57sqGFOG