The family of a 16-year-old girl who died after being stabbed in Leeds have paid tribute to her – as police make a fifth arrest.
West Yorkshire Police named the victim as Chloe Watson Dransfield, of Gomersal, West Yorkshire.
She was found unconscious with knife injuries at 5.55 am on Saturday in the city.
In a statement, her family said: “My beautiful Princess Chloe. I can’t put into words how I feel not having you here with me.”
“You are my life, my world, my best friend and I know I am yours. I can’t live without you – I need you.”
“You are stunning, confident, loyal, honest and my family princess.
“Any room you walk into is lit up with your bubbly personality. I can’t say enough. There’s a big hole in my heart that can never be filled.”
She added, “Your two sisters and big brother will always love you and miss you forever. You will always be in our hearts. Love to Mom, Connor, Courtney and Sienna.”
were the police Kennerley Avenue was calledOn Saturday morning, news came that a young woman was found unconscious in the Osthorp area of Leeds.
Four people remain in police custody on Monday after being arrested on suspicion of murder.
A fifth person, a 17-year-old boy, was arrested on Monday on suspicion of murder.
Flowers have been left at the scene for the girl.
One of the messages said it was for “my beautiful girl” and “rest easy my Chloe”. Love you forever, my crazy girl.
The two women stuck Chloe’s photo in a box next to a bouquet of flowers by the roadside.
A relative, who had set up an online fundraising page, said on the site that “Tragically her life was taken in tragedy, she was 16 years old, before she even turned 18”.
‘Innocent Beautiful Soul’
He said: “I wanted to create a GoFundMe to help give her the best possible farewell. She didn’t deserve this.
“She was so full of life. Such an innocent beautiful soul taken too soon.”
The initial four people arrested included two 18-year-old women, a 19-year-old man and a 17-year-old boy, all of whom were arrested at nearby addresses.
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police statement
Detective Chief Inspector James Entwistle, who is now leading the investigation, said: “Our thoughts are with Chloe’s family at this incredibly difficult time. Our specially trained officers continue to provide them with support.
“Our investigation into her death continues and five people arrested on suspicion of murder remain in custody as we continue to establish the full circumstances of this incident.
“I am appealing to anyone with any relevant information to contact us.”
