Teenage girl dies after being found at house in Deepdale

Fitzgerald Street saw an emergency services presence during Tuesday morning Pic: Google

A teenage girl has died in hospital after being found at a property in the Deepdale and St Matthew’s area of the city.

Preston Police were called to a house in Fitzgerald Street, close to Ribbleton Lane, during Tuesday (26 November) around 10am.

A teenage girl was found unresponsive and taken to hospital.

Police have confirmed the 15-year-old girl was pronounced dead at hospital.

A police spokesperson told Blog Preston: “Our officers and colleagues from the North West Ambulance Service attended and the girl, aged 15, was taken to hospital.

“Despite the best efforts of the officers and medical personnel, very sadly the girl was pronounced dead at hospital.

“Our thoughts are very much with her family and loved ones at this extremely sad and distressing time. Our enquiries are ongoing.”

Councillor for St Matthew’s ward, Suleman Sarwar, said: “This is such sad, sad, news. My condolences also go out to everyone affected during this difficult time.”

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