Family tribute following tragic death of girl in mudslide
Leah Harrison has been described as a 'bubbly, go-lucky little girl'
Last updated 23rd May 2024
A girl has died after being caught in a mudslide while in North Yorkshire.
School girl Leah Harrison from Darlington was tragically killed during a mudslide at Carlton-in-Cleveland on Wednesday (22 May)
The 10 year old's family have described her as a 'bubbly, go-lucky little girl'.
A full family tribute:
"Leah Harrison, the happy, bubbly, go-lucky little girl. The beautiful smile, the giddy laugh, the silly jokes. You will never ever be forgotten baby girl. You will achieve you dream and become a player for the Lionesses. Spread those wings. May you rest in paradise."
The family are being supported by specially-trained officers. Please respect their privacy, and give them time and space to grieve.
"Leah was a much-loved part of our school"
Lingfield Education Trust said the child was a Year 6 pupil at Mount Pleasant Primary School in Darlington.
Chief executive Nick Blackburn said: "The full details are still emerging but this is clearly a heart-breaking tragedy.
"Leah was a much-loved part of our school and our thoughts and prayers are with her family, friends, and the school staff.
"Counselling is being arranged within the school for pupils and staff.
"We are all in a state of shock and we would ask that the privacy of the family and the school community is respected while we try to come to terms with what has happened."