Funeral held for girl stabbed in Leeds street

Family and friends have attended the funeral of a 16-year-old girl who was stabbed to death in a street in Leeds.

Chloe Watson Dransfield died following an incident in Kennerleigh Avenue, Austhorpe, on 28 March.

A horse-drawn carriage carrying a pink coffin and bearing Chloe's image led the funeral cortege from her home in Gomersal to Dewsbury Crematorium on Tuesday.

Nearly £23,000 was raised for Chloe's funeral through an online appeal.

Chloe's cousin Shantelle Watson, who set up the fundraising page, said: "We would like to say a heartfelt thank you to everyone who has kindly donated money to help us give Chloe the send-off she truly deserves.

"Your generosity, kindness, and support during this incredibly difficult time means more to us than words can express."

An inquest heard that Chloe died from a stab wound to the chest.

Three people have been charged with her murder.

Kayla Smith, 18, of Kennerleigh Avenue, 19-year-old Archie Rycroft, of Middleton Park Road, and a 17-year-old boy who cannot be named for legal reasons, have all denied the charges.

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