Stab murder victim Blake Newland
Michael Joseph Charles McGlinchey, of Roe Mill Gardens in Limavady, in Co Derry appeared via video link at Coleraine Magistrates’ Court.
He spoke only to confirm he could see and hear the court and that he understood the charge against him.
A detective sergeant from the PSNI’s Major Investigation Team told the court he could connect the accused to the charge.
No application for bail was made and the defendant was remanded in custody.
McGlinchey will appear back in court via video link next month on Monday, March 4.
Earlier this week, two brothers appeared in court charged with murdering Blake.
Stephen McGlinchey, 27, from Ballyhanedin Road in Claudy and Andrew McGlinchey, 29, also from Roe Mill Gardens in Limavady, were jointly charged with the teenager’s murder.
Blake was found by police at a house in Limavady’s Woodland Walk on Friday, February 2.
Andrew McGlinchey is also charged with assaulting a police officer.
Both were remanded in custody to Maghaberry prison.
Meanwhile, detectives from the PSNI’s Major Investigation Team are today, Friday, February 9, making a specific appeal, one week on from the murder of Blake Newland.
The teenager was stabbed multiple times in the Woodland Walk area of Limavady on Friday night, 2 February. Sadly, he later died from his injuries.
Detective Chief Inspector Mark Gibson said: “Blake was just 17 years old when his life was taken.
“This was the most tragic loss of a young man’s life. A loss which has left a community in shock and loved ones bereft.
“It is now one week on. And I’m keen to, first of all, extend sincere thanks to those who have assisted our investigation to-date.”
Detective Chief Inspector Gibson added: “I’m also making a specific appeal for footage, whether CCTV, mobile phone, or dash cam.
“Were you in the Woodland Walk area of Limavady on Friday 2 February, between 8.30pm and 9.50pm?
“If you have captured any footage of this fatal attack or an earlier altercation, please share it with police using the Major Incident Public Portal.”
Footage can be uploaded at: https://mipp.police.uk
Anyone with information is asked to contact detectives on 101, quoting reference 1924 of 02/02/24.
Alternatively, information can be provided to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at: www.crimestoppers-uk.org
Mr Newland’s funeral took place on Thursday.
A crowd gathered for the private service, which was held for the teenager at his grandmother’s house in Limavady.
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