Dad’s heartbreaking tribute to ‘beautiful’ teen girl, 15, who collapsed and died after ‘taking MDMA’ in car park
Leah Heyes, 15, was found dead in a Northallerton car park on Saturday night - with a teen arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of class A drugs
A DAD has paid tribute to his "beautiful" teen daughter who collapsed and died after she is believed to have taken MDMA over the weekend.
Leah Heyes was just 15-years-old when she was found in a Northallerton car park on Saturday night, with police saying she is believed to have taken an ecstasy "bomb" before her death.
Today, the young woman's dad paid tribute to her, leaving flowers next to the entrance of the Applegarth car park where she was found on Saturday night.
In the heart-wrenching note, her dad wrote: "To my beautiful daughter Leah, I can’t believe you have gone, I still can't believe it and never will.
"Fly high and be happy. Until we meet again, you will always be in my thoughts , love you millions babe, hugs and kisses, love DAD xxxxx”.
Police today said they believed Leah had taken the drug MDMA before collapsing on Saturday night.
A teen boy has been arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of class A drugs.
Leah's death has left her family reeling, with her grandparents also writing a message that read: "To our darling granddaughter Leah, our hearts are shattered beyond repair.
"Can’t believe we will never see your beautiful little face again.
"You will always be in our thoughts and in our hearts. Will love you forever and ever beautiful. All our hugs and kisses”.
To my beautiful daughter Leah, I can’t believe you have gone, I still can't believe it and never will
Leah's dad
Her brother added in a note: "My beautiful sister Leah. I will love you with all my heart and for the rest of my life.
"Fly high Leah, all my love, your brother.
Leah, thought to be a pupil at Northallerton College, was due to take her first GCSE exam tomorrow.
Leah's mum also shared a photograph of her daughter as a young girl, inundated with well-wishers.
'HEAVEN HAS EARNED ANOTHER ANGEL'
One pal wrote on Facebook: "To my dearest best friend in the whole wide world, I would like to take this moment to say how wrong one night can turn into last night I lost my best mate to drugs you might thing it's all fun and games until you lose someone to them.
"I'm devastated to write this post which I thought would never thought I'd have to do this it has made me opened my eyes to realise how dangerous drugs can be.
"It was only yesterday we talking about how your looking forward to go to college and get on with your life.
"Words cant decide how I feel I've not just lost my best friend but you were also family you will be missed by everyone not just me fly high my angel I love you and I will see you again."
Another added: "Heaven has earned another amazing angel".
It was only yesterday we talking about how your looking forward to go to college and get on with your life
Leah's friend
A third paid tribute, writing: "If today's taught us anything it's never to take anyone or anyone for granted, fly high Leah, we all miss you so much."
A North Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: "We believe that Leah had taken the drug MDMA - also known as ecstasy or a "bomb" - prior to collapsing and we reiterate our warning to anyone who uses drugs, of the potential consequences.
"At this stage, one teenage boy has been arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of class A drugs. However, officers have not ruled out making further arrests as the investigation continues."
Officers had previously cautioned people to be wary of taking MDMA, with fears the teen may have been affected by a bad batch.
MDMA is the chemical name for the Class A drug Ecstasy.
A post mortem is due to be carried out to determine the cause of her death.
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Please quote reference number 12190085105.
