Teenager charged with murder after 20-year-old woman dies days before Christmas

A teenager has been charged with the murder of a young woman who died just two days before Christmas – as her family say they are in ‘total disbelief’.

Courtney Boorne, 20, was found by police in a critical condition at an address in Quarry Green, Northwood, at around 4.40pm on Thursday.

She was subsequently taken to hospital, but later died. A post-mortem examination is being conducted to determine her cause of her death.

Liam Cain, 19, was arrested following her death and has now been charged with murder. He has been remanded into custody to appear in court on Wednesday.

Courtney Boorne, 20, was found by police in a critical condition at an address in Quarry Green on Thursday

A scientific support police vehicle at the scene in Liverpool on Christmas Eve as police continue to probe the death

Following Ms Boorne’s death, Detective Inspector Laura Lamping said: ‘Our thoughts first and foremost are with the victim’s family.

‘We are in the extremely early stages of this investigation and our officers are working to establish exactly what happened.

‘While we have already made an arrest, our enquiries continue in the area and we would appeal to anyone with any information on this tragic incident to please come forward and speak with our officers.

‘If you were on Quarry Green at around 4.40pm this afternoon and witnessed or heard anything suspicious, then please get in touch. Any information you hold could be vital to our inquiries.’

A 19-year-old man from Liverpool who was arrested by officers on suspicion of murder has been taken into custody and will be questioned by detectives, the force said

In a GoFundMe page, Ms Boorne’s family said they are still trying to come to terms with her death.

They said: ‘We are in total disbelief last night we got the worst news about the murder and still trying to come to terms with what’s happened and due to it being on Christmas Eve it’s been very difficult for all of the family and would appreciate every penny you can donate.’