Police were called shortly after 5.10pm on Friday to reports that a girl, 15, and a 16-year-old boy had suspected stab injuries. Northumbria Police said the girl died later that evening and the boy is in hospital with serious injuries, with a 16-year-old boy in custody.
A 16-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a 15-year-old girl died in a stabbing in Northumberland.
Police said they were called to the Priestpopple area of Hexham shortly after 5.10pm on Friday to reports that the two teenagers had what appeared to be knife injuries.
They were both taken to hospital, with the girl’s injuries initially described as life-threatening.
“Sadly, despite best efforts of hospital staff, the girl passed away later that evening,” said a Northumbria Police statement.
“The boy suffered serious, non-life-threatening injuries and remains in hospital. Both of their families are being supported by specially-trained officers at this devastating time.”
Police said a 16-year-old boy was initially arrested on suspicion of assault, and then on suspicion of murder. He remains in custody.
Earlier, the force said officers believe “all those involved are known to each other”.