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Crowd gathers for funeral of Limavady teenager killed in stabbing

A private funeral service was held for Blake Newland at his grandmother's house in the town

The coffin of Blake Newland is carried out of the home of his grandmother in Limavady
Author: By PA Published 8th Feb 2024

A county Londonderry teenager who died following a stabbing in Limavady has been laid to rest.

Blake Newland, 17, was stabbed a number of times during an incident at Woodland Walk in the Co Londonderry town last Friday evening.

The word "Brother" was displayed in the hearse that transported his coffin following the service to Enagh cemetery.

He later died in hospital from his injuries.

A private funeral service was held for the teenager at his grandmother's house in Limavady on Thursday.

The word "Brother" was displayed in the hearse that transported his coffin following the service to Enagh cemetery.

Two brothers appeared in court earlier this week charged with his murder.

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