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Teenager admits murdering lawyer in shopping center stabbing – ITV News, Itv.com

Teenager admits murdering lawyer in shopping center stabbing – ITV News, Itv.com


        

          

            

                  

                                         

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Peter DuncanCredit: Northumbria Police
  

A 17 – year-old has admitted murdering a lawyer who was stabbed with a screwdriver as he walked through a busy shopping center on his way home from work.

Peter Duncan, 52, suffered a fatal chest wound as he walked into Eldon Square shopping mall in Newcastle on August 18.

The youth, who cannot be named by the media due to his age, appeared via a videolink from HMP Wetherby to admit murder, as well as stealing screwdrivers from Poundland and possessing an offensive weapon.

Police tape cordoned off Old Eldon SquareCredit: ITV News
  

Northumbria Police last month said the murder was unprovoked and described it as a “chance encounter”, and they quickly arrested a group of teenagers in the hours after the attack.

The day after the murder, Mr Duncan’s family said: “Peter was a kind and caring man who was always first to help others.

  

    

      

He was a devoted father, husband, son, brother, uncle and friend and loved by all who knew him. His death will leave such a huge hole in our lives and he’ll be deeply missed by us all.

Words can’t quite describe what life will be like without him. He had so much of his life left to live and he’ll be in our hearts and thoughts every day. “

    

      

– Family statement      

  

  

The murderer wore headphones for the case which was linked to Leeds Crown Court where the judge and prosecution barrister were sitting, and to Newcastle Crown Court where his defense barrister was present.

He will be sentenced in December after psychiatric and psychological reports are prepared.

Judge Andrew Stubbs QC told him: “The appropriate form and length of your sentence will be decided at the start of December when the necessary reports have been prepared and served on the prosecution and defense.

                

                                          

        

      


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