Three teenagers have been charged with the murder of 16-year-old Chloe Dransfield in Leeds, West Yorkshire Police said.Kayla Smith, 18, and Archie Rycroft, 19, have been remanded in custody to appear before Leeds Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, alongside a 17-year-old boy who cannot be named for legal reasons.
Chloe died in hospital after being found unconscious with stab wounds in Leeds at 5.55am on Saturday.Another 18-year-old man from Leeds has been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in custody.An 18-year-old woman and a 17-year-old boy who were arrested on suspicion of murder have been released on bail pending further enquiries.
Police were called to an address in Kennerleigh Avenue, in the Austhorpe area of Leeds, on Saturday morning following reports that a young woman had been found unconscious.Chloe’s family, from Gomersal, West Yorkshire, said in a statement following her death: “My beautiful princess Chloe. I cannot put into words how I feel that you are not here with me.
“You are my life, my world, my best friend and I know that I am yours. I cannot live without you – I need you.”You are stunning, confident, loyal, honest and my family-oriented princess.
“When you walk into any room it lights up with your bubbly personality. There is so much I could say. There’s a big hole in my heart that can never be filled.”They added: “Your two sisters and big brother will always love and miss you to infinity. You will always and forever be in our hearts. Love Mum, Connor, Courtney and Cienna.”This breaking news story is being updated and more details will be published shortly.Please refresh the page for the fullest version.You can receive breaking news alerts on a smartphone or tablet via the Jattvibe app. You can also follow us on WhatsApp and subscribe to our YouTube channel to keep up with the latest news.
