A teenager, one of the individuals accused of murdering a British mother during a home invasion in Australia, has admitted guilt in court. Emma Lovell, 41, was reportedly stabbed during a confrontation with two intruders in Brisbane on Boxing Day in 2022.

The accused, who were 17 at the time and cannot be named, faced charges including murder, burglary, committing a malicious act, and assault occasioning bodily harm. In a recent hearing at the Brisbane Supreme Court, the teenager who allegedly used the knife pleaded guilty to all charges and was remanded in custody. The sentencing is scheduled for May.

Emma Lovell, originally from Hasketon, Suffolk, had relocated to Australia in pursuit of a “better life” for her family, according to her brother David Angel. The alleged attack on her has sparked community outrage and contributed to the introduction of stricter youth crime laws in Queensland. Emma’s husband, Lee Lovell, present in court on Monday, refrained from speaking to the media.

In earlier statements, he described Emma as the “glue” of their household and emphasized his commitment to being the best parent for their two daughters, aged 13 and 15 at the time of the incident.