Killed daughter's poem released

Samantha Bennett died from head injuries

The mother of a 19-year-old woman who was killed in Stoke-on-Trent has released a poem by her daughter.

The body of Samantha Bennett, of Tunstall, was found behind a house in Blake Street, Burslem, last week. She died from head injuries.

Angela Bennett paid tribute to her "beautiful daughter" and said Samantha had written the poem for her as a thankyou "when she needed me most".

Two men, aged 21 and 35, are on police bail over the teenager's death.

Three other people who were earlier questioned have been released without charge.

Mrs Bennett said: "Sam was always a very loving, beautiful daughter and whenever I saw her or spent time with Sam, or picked her up, her last words would always be, 'I love you mum'.

She added: "Please, as a grieving mom, can anyone who has any information please, please contact the police if you can help."

Staffordshire Police have urged anyone with information about the teenager's death to contact them or Crimestoppers.

For Mum

I've always wanted to tell you this

But I haven't known how

I want you to know how much I love you

And how much I hate it when we row.

So whenever I tell you I hate you

I'm really telling you my love for you is true.

I also want to thank you for helping me

When things were really rough

But I'm afraid this piece of paper

Just isn't big enough.

Thanks Mum, love Sam.