School's tribute to 'wonderful, popular' girl, 11, who tragically died after 'incident' at home
Adam Ryder, Principal of Boston Spa Academy, has spoken of the year 7 student's death
Charlie WilsonLive News Reporter
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Tribute has been paid to a "wonderful" 11-year-old school girl who died following an "unexplained incident" at home.
The Boston Spa Academy pupil had been taken to hospital in a critical condition from a home in Leeds yesterday.
Police are investigating the tragic unexplained death, while a man and a woman originally arrested in connection to it have been released on bail.
The girl was taken to hospital in a critical condition from an address in Stanks Drive, Swarcliffe, yesterday morning, November 25. She was pronounced dead in the early hours of this morning.
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Now, the principal at Boston Spa Academy, where the girl had just begun her studies two months ago, have paid tribute to her.
Adam Ryder said: "All of us at Boston Spa Academy are deeply saddened by the sudden death of a much-loved and popular Year 7 student.
"This student had already made a wonderfully positive impact on our academy and on us all as individuals and their unexplained death has come as a great shock to us all.
"The academy is providing all support necessary to all members of our school community - students, families and colleagues who may be affected by this tragic event.
The girl was found at a property on Stanks Drive, Swarcliffe
"Above all, our deepest condolences, thoughts and prayers go to all of the family and friends of the student. We would respectfully request that their privacy is respected at this very difficult time."
West Yorkshire Police say investigations continue but at this stage, are treating her death as unexplained.
A spokesperson for the force said: "Police are continuing to carry out enquiries following the unexplained death of an 11-year-old girl in Leeds.
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"The girl was taken to hospital in a critical condition from an address in Stanks Drive, Swarcliffe, yesterday morning (25/11) and was pronounced dead in the early hours of this morning.
"A man and a woman who were arrested in connection with the incident were released on bail last night.
"A post mortem is being arranged as part of ongoing enquiries to establish the circumstances of the child's death, which is being treated as unexplained."