The family said of Chloe “you will always and forever be in our hearts” after Chloe Watson Dransfield died over the weekend
A fifth person has been arrested on suspicion of murdering a teenage girl, who was described by her family as their “beautiful princess”.
Chloe Watson Dransfield, 16, from Gomersal, sadly died in hospital on Saturday (March 28).
The teenager was found unconscious in Kennerleigh Avenue, Austhorpe, at around 6am that day. She had suffered stab wounds according to West Yorkshire Police.
LeedsLive reported that detectives are currently speaking to a 17-year-old boy tonight (March 30). He remains in custody, along with two women aged 18, a man aged 19 and a boy aged 17 who were previously arrested on suspicion of murder.
All are from Leeds. Chloe’s family have released a picture and statement this evening.
It reads: “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.
“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. Our family is utterly devastated by the loss of Chloe. We miss every single thing about her.
“She was beautiful, full of joy, and had a wonderfully cheeky personality. She embraced life with such happiness, and she had her whole future ahead of her.
“Chloe was loved by everyone who knew her, and the absence she leaves behind is immeasurable. We will miss her forever, she will never be forgotten.
“Love you always and forever Dad, Sacha, Reuben, Mia, Amelia, Grandma, Grandad and Uncle Jordan.”
Detective Chief Inspector James Entwistle from the Homicide and Major Enquiry Team is now leading the investigation into Chloe’s death. He 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.
“If you have any mobile phone footage that you believe might be connected to this incident then you can send it to our Major Incident Public Portal.”
Anyone with information can call the Homicide and Major Enquiry Team on 101, or use the live chat options at www.westyorkshire.police.uk/livechat, quoting log 280 of March 28. Anyone can also report anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online.
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