Three teenagers charged with murder of Chloe Dransfield, 16, in Leeds

Three teenagers have been charged with the murder of 16-year-old Chloe Watson 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 the city 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, east of Leeds city centre, on Saturday morning following reports that a young woman had been found unconscious.

Flowers have been left at the scene for the teenager.

Chloe's mother 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."

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The statement continued: "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."

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