Family pay tribute to 14 year old Robyn Skilton

Police have identified the body of a girl found at Southwater Country Park.

On Friday (7 May) officers attended the location following concerns for the welfare of a 14-year-old girl. Sadly, Robyn Skilton was pronounced dead at the scene.

The death is not being treated as suspicious and the matter has been passed to the Coroner’s Officer.

Robyn’s family have issued the following statement: “We are heartbroken at the passing of our darling daughter Robyn.

"We have lost so much; a creative, artistic and stylish teenager with so much life ahead to explore, a funny, caring and beautiful sister with such an infectious laugh. Our little girl, our precious daughter will leave a hole in our lives that will never be filled.

"Robyn is and always will be, deeply missed. Our family is devastated by this loss and appreciate our privacy being respected at this time.”

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