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Government to review age that individuals are recognised as victims of domestic abuse
Holly Newton
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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