Government to review age that individuals are recognised as victims of domestic abuse
THE government is set to review the age individuals are recognised as victims of domestic abuse after a teenager was killed by her ex-boyfriend.
Holly Newton was 15 when she was murdered in Hexham, Northumberland, by her stalker ex-boyfriend in January 2023.
Her parents have called for a change in law so that under-16s can be considered victims of domestic abuse.
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