A heartbreaking murder investigation is underway in Leeds after 16-year-old Chloe Watson Dransfield was found stabbed and unconscious early Saturday morning.
Chloe, from Gomersal, was discovered on Kennerleigh Avenue, Austhorpe, at around 6am on 28 March. Despite rushed hospital treatment, she sadly died the same day.
Five Arrests Made in Connection to Chloe’s Death
Police have now arrested a fifth suspect: a 17-year-old boy held on suspicion of murder. He remains in custody alongside two women aged 18, a 19-year-old man, and another 17-year-old boy. All the suspects are from Leeds.
Family Mourn ‘Beautiful’ Chloe: Heartbreaking Tributes
“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 … 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.”
“Your two sisters and big brother will always love and miss you to infinity.”
— Mum, Connor, Courtney and Cienna
“Our family is utterly devastated by the loss of Chloe.”
“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.”
— Dad, Sacha, Reuben, Mia, Amelia, Grandma, Grandad and Uncle Jordan
How You Can Help the Investigation
West Yorkshire Police urge anyone with information to contact the Homicide and Major Enquiry Team on 101, or use the live chat on their website, quoting log 280 of 28 March.
You can also report anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online.
