Family issue heartfelt tribute to teenage girl stabbed in Leeds

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31 Mar 2026 • 5:59 AM MYT
The Independent
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  • Chloe Watson Dransfield, a 16-year-old girl, died after being found unconscious with serious injuries in the Austhorpe area of Leeds on Saturday morning.
  • West Yorkshire Police confirmed a 17-year-old boy was arrested on Monday on suspicion of her murder, with four other individuals remaining in custody.
  • Her family expressed their profound grief, stating they are "utterly devastated" and will miss her "forever," highlighting her joyful and cheeky personality.
  • Chloe's mother also shared a heartfelt tribute, describing her as her "life, my world, my best friend" and emphasising the immense void left by her passing.
  • Detective Chief Inspector James Entwistle is leading the ongoing murder investigation and has appealed to the public for any relevant information or mobile phone footage.

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