Two teenagers accused of stabbing a 16‑year‑old girl to death on a quiet residential street have been named for the first time.

Chloe Watson was attacked shortly before 6am on Saturday (March 28) following a party in Austhorpe, Leeds, and was taken to hospital, where she was later pronounced dead.

Kayla Smith, 18, and Archie Rycroft, 19, have now been charged with her murder, alongside a 17‑year‑old boy who cannot be named for legal reasons. The three, who all self‑identify as White British, appeared before Leeds Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday. Smith and Rycroft were remanded in custody ahead of a further hearing on Thursday, while the younger defendant was sent to secure accommodation.

Chloe Watson Dransfield 

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Chloe Watson Dransfield

Another man, who is 18 and from Leeds, 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.

A neighbour desperately tried to save Chloe’s life, a resident described, performing CPR after discovering her wounded on the quiet street on Saturday morning. Wayne Mallows, 64, said he received a knock at his door just before 6am when he learned his neighbour had been trying to perform CPR on the 16-year-old.

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“I was called out of the house about 5.50am on Saturday morning by a dog walker,” he said. “She said that my neighbour was outside doing CPR on a young girl.

“I asked if they’d rung an ambulance, and then I realised that a phone was on the ground and he had it on loudspeaker. Ambulance control was giving him instructions.”

Archie Rycroft and Kayla Smith 

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Archie Rycroft and Kayla Smith

Chloe was described as “stunning, confident, loyal and honest” by her family in a heartbreaking tribute to the 16-year-old. “My beautiful princess Chloe. I cannot put into words how I feel that you are not here with me,” the message reads.

“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.”

The family added: “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.”

Chloe’s father’s family spoke of their “immeasurable” heartache after learning of the teenager’s death.

“We miss every single thing about her. She was beautiful, full of joy, and had a wonderfully cheeky personality,” they said. “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.”