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Police have arrested five individuals on suspicion of murder following the death of 16-year-old Chloe Watson Dransfield, found with fatal injuries in Austhorpe, Leeds.
Detective Chief Inspector James Entwistle confirmed that five individuals remain in custody as the investigation into Chloe Watson Dransfield’s death continues.
Five individuals, including a 17-year-old boy arrested on Monday, remain in police custody as West Yorkshire Police investigate the circumstances surrounding Chloe Watson’s death.
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The family of 16-year-old Chloe Watson Dransfield, who was killed in Leeds, have paid tribute to their ‘princess’. Chloe was found with serious injuries on Kennerleigh Avenue in Austhorpe at 6am on Saturday and was reportedly stabbed in the back during a dispute over a boy, according to family members and local residents.
A fifth teenager, a 17-year-old boy, was arrested on suspicion of murder on Monday, following the detention of four others over the weekend. The investigation is ongoing, with Detective Chief Inspector James Entwistle confirming that “five people arrested on suspicion of murder remain in custody”.
Her family expressed their devastation in a statement, describing Chloe as “my beautiful princess” and stating, “there’s a big hole in my heart that can never be filled.” Meanwhile, community members have rallied for support, with a GoFundMe campaign initiated to assist with funeral costs.
Witnesses reported a significant police presence in the area following the incident. Neighbour Wayne Mallows attempted to save Chloe by performing CPR until emergency services arrived. Authorities are appealing for anyone with information to come forward as inquiries continue.
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Family pay tribute to girl, 16, who was ‘stabbed in the back over a boy’ | News UK
The family of a 16-year-old girl who was killed in what was said to be a row over a boy have paid tribute to their ‘princess’.
Chloe Watson Dransfield was found with fatal injuries in Kennerleigh Avenue, Austhorpe, Leeds at 6am on Saturday.
The teenager was said to have been stabbed in the back in a dispute over a boy, according to family and neighbours.
A fifth teenager, a 17-year-old boy, was arrested on suspicion of murder on Monday after four others were held over the weekend.
In a statement, her family said: ‘My beautiful princess Chloe. I cannot put into words how I feel that you are not here with me.
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‘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.’
Two women, both 18, a man, 19, and a boy, 18, remain in police custody on Monday after they were arrested on suspicion of murder.
A fifth person, a 17-year-old boy, was arrested on Monday on suspicion of murder. He remains in custody.
Her cousin Shantelle Watson wrote on GoFundMe: ‘My 16-year-old cousin’s life was sadly taken in tragedy.
’16 years young. She didn’t even make it to her 18th – her whole life was taken in a flash over a boy.
‘Her mum is distraught; she has left two younger siblings behind.’
She added: ‘I wanted to create a GoFundMe to help give her the best send off possible.
‘She didn’t deserve this; she was so full of life, such an innocent, beautiful soul taken too soon.’
Neighbour Wayne Mallows described how he tried to save the girl but she had been stabbed in the back.
The 64-year-old told the Daily Mail he performed CPR on the teenager on the pavement close to his home.
‘I was called out of the house about 5.50am on Saturday morning by a dog walker,’ he said.
‘She said that my neighbour was outside doing CPR on a young girl. He was getting tired.
‘I asked if they’d rung an ambulance and then I realised that a phone was on the ground and he had it on loudspeaker. Ambulance control were giving him instructions.
‘I took over until the ambulance arrived 10 minutes later. She had been stabbed in the back and there was quite a bit of blood. Her eyes were just blank.’
Detective Chief Inspector James Entwistle, who is leading the investigation, said: ‘Our thoughts remain with Chloe’s family at this incredibly difficult time. Our specially-trained officers continue to provide them with support.
‘Our investigation into her death is ongoing 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.’