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First pics of schoolgirl Shakira Pellow, 14, who died after taking ‘unknown substance’ as three 15-year-olds remain in hospital

Shakira Pellows was rushed to hospital where she later died after taking an 'unknown substance' in Camborne, Cornwall

THIS is the first picture of a tragic 14-year-old girl who died after taking an unknown substance.

The schoolgirl, who has been named locally as Shakira Pellow, was rushed to hospital after collapsing in a park in Camborne, Cornwall, on Friday night.

 Shakira Pellow died after taking an unknown substance
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Shakira Pellow died after taking an unknown substanceCredit: Facebook

Shakira, who went to Helston Community College, was pronounced dead around 12 hours later.

Two other 15-year-old girls were taken to hospital, along with a 15-year-old boy, where one remains in a serious condition.

Shakira's devastated mum has paid tribute to her daughter on Facebook in a series of heartbreaking posts.

Rita Hole changed her profile picture to one of the tragic youngster with the caption: "Baby mummy and your sisters love you so much. Please come home my baby".

 The schoolgirl collapsed on Friday and tragically passed away on Saturday morning
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The schoolgirl collapsed on Friday and tragically passed away on Saturday morningCredit: Facebook
 Tributes have flood in for the youngster
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Tributes have flood in for the youngsterCredit: Facebook
 Shakira's mum posted an emotional tribute to the schoolgirl
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Shakira's mum posted an emotional tribute to the schoolgirlCredit: Facebook

Two boys aged 17 and 15 have been arrested on suspicion of drug offences following the tragedy.

Tests are being carried out on the substance to determine what the substance is.

Detective Superintendent Roy Linden said it was a "truly tragic incident" and warned youths about the dangers of drug-taking.

 Tributes placed at the scene in Camborne
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Tributes placed at the scene in CamborneCredit: SWNS:South West News Service
 Two people have been arrested over the tragedy
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Two people have been arrested over the tragedyCredit: SWNS:South West News Service

He said: "It is believed that all four teenagers were initially hanging around a scrapyard near Tesco, before heading back to the home of one of the teenagers.

"All four have then gone on to Pengegon Park and an area known as 'The Courts', which is a well-known area for teenagers to gather.

"A short time later, the 14-year-old girl collapsed and an ambulance was called.

"At this time we would like to speak to anyone who has information in connection with this incident, including anyone who was in the area on Friday evening."

Tests are being carried out on the substance to determine what the substance is.

Anyone with information is asked to email [email protected] or phone 101, quoting log number 1187 06/07/18.


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