Three people charged with murder of ‘beautiful’ girl, 16, who was found ‘stabbed in back’ in street

Three people including an 18-year-old girl have been charged with the murder of a teenage girl found stabbed in the back in the street.

Chloe Watson, 16, was attacked after a party in Austhorpe, Leeds, at 5.55am on Saturday.

Police discovered Chloe Watson on Kennerleigh Avenue with serious injuries
The teen was found in the early morning of Saturday, March 28Credit: © YappApp

Officers discovered the teenager, from the Cleckheaton area, with serious injuries in the middle of the street.

She was rushed to hospital where medical professionals sadly pronounced her dead a short time later.

Three people have now been charged with murder.

West Yorkshire Police previously arrested two women aged 18, a man aged 19 and a boy aged 17, on suspicion of murder.

A fifth suspect, aged 17, was also arrested in connection with the fatal stabbing yesterday.

Chloe’s distraught mum paid tribute to her “beautiful princess”, saying: “I cannot put into words how I feel that you are not here with me.

“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.

“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.”

Her father’s family also issued a tribute in the wake of the killing describing their “immeasurable” heartache.

It read: 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.”

A GoFundMe has since been set up by Chloe’s cousin Shantelle.

A local claimed Chloe was “stabbed in the back” on Saturday morning as other residents rallied around to try and save her.

The force is still looking to hear from people who could help with their investigation.

Tributes have poured in for the teen
Her mum called Chloe a “beautiful princess”Credit: Unknown
Cops have charged suspects with murderCredit: © YappApp

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