Family of Chloe Watson release emotional tribute as fifth arrest made in tragic stabbing

Chloe, 16, died in hospital on Saturday after being found unconscious in Kennerleigh Avenue, Austhorpe

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A fifth arrest has been made in the murder probe of Chloe Watson(Image: WYP)

Leeds detectives have been questioning a 17-year-old boy arrested on suspicion of Chloe Watson Dransfield’s murder.

Chloe, who was 16 and from Gomersal in West Yorkshire, tragically died in hospital on Saturday (March 28) after being discovered unconscious in Kennerleigh Avenue, Austhorpe, at approximately 6am. She had sustained stab wounds, West Yorkshire Police say.

A fifth individual, a 17-year-old boy, was arrested on Monday on suspicion of murder. He remains in custody, alongside two women aged 18, a man aged 19 and a boy aged 17 who were previously arrested on suspicion of murder. All are from Leeds, reports Leeds Live.

Chloe’s family have issued a photograph and statement. It reads: “My beautiful princess Chloe. I cannot put into words how I feel that you are not here with me. Yo are my life, my world, my best friend and I know that I am yours.

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“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.

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“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. Our family is utterly devastated by the loss of Chloe.

“We miss every single thing about her. 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. Love you always and forever Dad, Sacha, Reuben, Mia, Amelia, Grandma, Grandad and Uncle Jordan.”

 

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Detective Chief Inspector James Entwistle from the Homicide and Major Enquiry Team is now overseeing the investigation into Chloe’s death. He said: “Our thoughts remain with Chloe’s family at this incredibly difficult time. Our specially-trained officers continue to provide them with support.

“Our investigation into her death is ongoing and five people arrested on suspicion of murder remain in custody, as we continue to establish the full circumstances of this incident. I am appealing to anyone with any relevant information to contact us. If you have any mobile phone footage that you believe might be connected to this incident then you can send it to our Major Incident Public Portal.”

Anyone able to help with this investigation should contact the Homicide and Major Enquiry Team on 101, or use the live chat options at www.westyorkshire.police.uk/livechat, quoting log 280 of March 28. Information can also be provided anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online.