Tributes to Yorkshire schoolgirl in hanging tragedy

Olivia Glennie, 15, from Newsome in Huddersfield, died in Leeds General Infirmary on Monday morning.

She was treated in the hospital’s intensive care unit following the incident on Tuesday evening last week in Armitage Bridge, Huddersfield.

Olivia was found by a man walking his dog in a wooded area near to Armitage Bridge Cricket Club. Paramedics were called to the scene and she was transferred to hospital.

Her death has shocked staff and students at Newsome High School and Sports College in Castle Avenue, Huddersfield where she was a pupil in Year 11.

Headteacher Paul Gittins described Olivia as a ‘popular and outgoing girl’.

He said she had a close circle of friends and was popular with school staff.

In a statement, Mr Gittins said: “The whole school community is deeply saddened by these tragic events.

“Olivia was a popular and outgoing girl with a close circle of friends and popular with staff.

“We are doing everything we can to provide support to all those who need it.

“The school is being fully supported by the local authority.

“Our thoughts and prayers are with Olivia, her family and her many friends at this distressing time.”

West Yorkshire Police said Olivia’s death was not being treated as suspicious.

Details of funeral arrangements have not been released.

A spokesman for West Yorkshire Police said police and an ambulance crew were called to land off Dean Brook Road at Armitage Bridge just after 7pm last Tuesday.

Olivia was initially taken to Huddersfield Royal Infirmary but later that evening was transferred to the intensive care unit at Leeds General Infirmary.

Police inquiries are ongoing but the circumstances are not believed to be suspicious.

A handful of tributes to Olivia have been posted on social networking site Twitter.

One friend posted the message: “Rest in paradise Liv Glennie. My thoughts are with her family. Sleep tight.”

Another friend wrote: “Rest in peace Olivia Glennie, such a beautiful girl.”

An inquest is expected to be opened and adjourned pending further inquiries by police.

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