An 18-year-old has pleaded guilty to murdering British expatriate Emma Lovell during a home invasion in Brisbane, Australia on Boxing Day 2022.

Emma's husband, Lee Lovell, was assaulted in the incident and required hospital treatment.

The teenager confessed to additional charges including burglary, committing a malicious act, and assault causing bodily harm.

The murder and subsequent legal proceedings have led to the implementation of tougher youth crime legislation in Queensland.

A second suspect involved in the case has yet to submit any pleas.

The sentencing for the teenager who pled guilty is set for May 3rd at the supreme court in Brisbane.

The Lovell family, who relocated to Australia from the UK in 2011, have received support through a GoFundMe campaign that has raised over 100,000 Australian dollars.