Mother pays tribute after tragedy of river plunge

In a statement released by police on her behalf, a day after her daughter lost a three-day fight for life, devastated Kim Wise said: "What do I love about Gabby? Everything. The cutest smile you have ever seen, on the cutest angel there has ever been."

Gabrielle and her six-year-

old brother Ryan were airlifted

to Birmingham Children's Hospital on Thursday after the car they

were in plunged into the icy cold River Avon in Evesham, Worcestershire.

Police divers rescued Ryan from the vehicle, a silver Vauxhall Vectra estate, but Gabrielle was trapped underwater for almost two hours and died on Sunday.

Miss Smith, 36, said: "My loss is forever, but you will be with me for all time. Lots of love, hugs and kisses. Mommy."

Ryan, who was critically ill when first admitted to hospital, is said to be recovering well and was discharged on Sunday.

The children's father and Miss Wise's ex-partner, Chris Grady, 41, appeared before magistrates in Worcester on Saturday, charged with two counts of attempted murder. Detectives said Gabrielle's death meant the incident was now being treated as a murder investigation.

A separate statement from extended family members described Gabrielle as a "girly girl" who loved pink and enjoyed skipping and dancing.