Teenager detained for boy's New Year's Eve murder
Published: 11/10/2025

Teenager detained for at least 16 years for New Year's Eve murder of 16-year-old Harry Pitman in north London. Areece Lloyd-Hall, now 18, was convicted of fatally stabbing Harry after a retrial at the Old Bailey. The case highlights the dangers of young people carrying knives, with the judge emphasizing Lloyd-Hall's actions as a warning and deterrent against such violence in the future.



