Three teenagers have already been charged with her murder
Chloe Watson Dransfield
A teenage boy has been arrested on suspicion of the murder of Chloe Watson Dransfield.
Chloe, from Gomersal, was found unconscious with stab wounds to her back in Kennerleigh Avenue, Austhorpe, at around 6am on Saturday, March 28. The 16-year-old died in hospital a short time later.
Police have confirmed a seventh arrest has been made. A 14-year-old boy who cannot be named for legal reasons, was arrested earlier today (Thursday, April 2) on suspicion of murder. The boy remains in custody at this time.
Three other teenagers – Kayla Smith, 18, of Kennerleigh Avenue, Archie Rycroft, 19, of Middleton Park Road, and a 17-year-old boy who cannot be named for legal reasons- have been charged with murder. They appeared at Leeds Crown Court today. A trial date of November 10 was set.
Chloe’s family will release pink balloons into the sky later today. A Facebook post read: “Please join us as we come together to remember and celebrate Chloe’s life. Let’s fill the sky with pink balloons in her honour and show our love and support. Everyone is welcome.”
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