Family's grief over teen's death

Jan 5 2013

The family of a 15-year-old girl whose body was found in woodland said she was a "beautiful, loved and cherished daughter and sister".

Helena Farrell's body was found at a beauty spot close to the Castle Green Hotel in Kendal, Cumbria, at around 10pm on Friday.

Cumbria Police said they are continuing to investigate Helena's death but it is not being treated as suspicious.

A spokesman said: "Police can confirm that the body of a female found in woodland near to the Castle Green Hotel was 15-year-old Helena Farrell from Kendal.

"The circumstances surrounding the incident are still being investigated and it is not being treated as suspicious at this time.

"The family of Helena said in tribute, 'Helena Farrell, 15, the beautiful, loved and cherished daughter of Enda and Maria Farrell and sister of Declan Farrell died tragically on Friday night'.

"The family have requested privacy at this time."

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