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Leeds Teen Found Unconscious Died of Stab Wound
10 Apr
Summary
- A 16-year-old girl was found unconscious and later died.
- The cause of death was determined to be a stab wound to the chest.
- Three individuals have been charged with her murder.
A tragic incident unfolded in Leeds when a 16-year-old girl, Chloe Watson Dransfield, was discovered unconscious on Kennerleigh Avenue in Austhorpe. The discovery was made shortly before 6:00 AM on Saturday, March 28th. She was rushed to Leeds General Infirmary but sadly passed away soon after. An inquest opening at Wakefield Coroner's Court on Friday confirmed that Chloe, who hailed from Gomersal, died from a stab wound to the chest. This devastating finding has led to legal proceedings. An 18-year-old woman, a 19-year-old man, and a 17-year-old boy have all been arrested and subsequently appeared in court, facing charges of her murder. The area coroner, Oliver Longstaff, has adjourned the inquest, stating it will not resume until the completion of the ongoing criminal investigation into Chloe's untimely death.
