Teenager's 'suicide' investigated

Police have been to Amy's school to talk to pupils

A 14-year-old schoolgirl has died in hospital after being found collapsed at her home in an apparent suicide.

Police are appealing for information following the death of Amy Tipton, 14, from Kidderminster, Worcestershire, on Monday evening.

Detectives are treating the death as unexplained, but it is understood she may have taken an overdose.

In a statement her parents said the aspiring dancer was a "beautiful, sensitive child".

Ivan and Christine Tipton added: "(She) was loved adoringly by all who knew her.

Colleagues describe her as a quiet, sensitive, well motivated and extremely able young lady Head teacher Tim Gulliver

"Amy was a high achiever in school and an aspiring dancer."

West Mercia Police said the teenager was taken to Royal Worcestershire Hospital at about 1500 BST on Monday and died later.

They said there are not thought to be any suspicious circumstances.

Officers have been to Amy's school, King Charles I in Kidderminster, to talk to pupils and teachers about her death.

Det Insp Sean Paley, who is leading the investigation, said: "It's tragic when a young person dies and we are working closely with the family and school at the moment to try and piece together anything that could have led to Amy's death."

Head teacher Tim Gulliver said: "The staff, pupils and governors of King Charles I School are devastated by the news of Amy's untimely death.

"Colleagues describe her as a quiet, sensitive, well motivated and extremely able young lady."

A post-mortem examination will be carried out on Wednesday and an inquest has been opened and adjourned.