FAMILY, friends and members of the community gathered today in Hexham to say goodbye to 15-year-old Holly Newton.

People lined the streets to pay their respects to the popular teenager from Haltwhistle before an emotional service took place at Hexham Abbey this morning.

Holly died three weeks ago after she was stabbed in the Priestpopple area. A 16-year-old boy was also injured in the incident.

READ MORE: Hundreds gather to pay their respects to 15-year-old Holly Newton at funeral

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