Tragedy as 'angel' schoolgirl, 14, dies suddenly after medical emergency called

15 February 2024 , 08:12

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Charley Pointon, 14, was rushed to Royal Stoke University Hospital last week after paramedics were called to a medical emergency (Image: Stoke Sentinel)

A family and school friends of an "angel" schoolgirl have been left devastated after her sudden death was announced.

Charley Pointon, 14, was rushed to Royal Stoke University Hospital last week after paramedics were called to a medical emergency. Sadly, she died shortly after arriving and Staffordshire Police have confirmed her death is not being treated as suspicious.

The Discovery Academy, where Charley was a Year 9 pupil, is organising counselling sessions for her peers following the tragedy. A statement from the school said: “It is with great sadness the family and Discovery Academy have to inform you year 9 pupil, Charley Pointon, died suddenly on Friday, StokeonTrentLive reported.

“We are working closely together to ensure that the family and the academy community can be supported over the coming days and months. To support the family, Discovery Academy will be the point of contact for the wider community in the coming days. We can be contacted using the normal communication channels.

The Discovery Academy is holding counselling sessions after Charley's death (Pete Stonier / Stoke Sentinel)

"Additionally, the academy will be open to the community on Friday, February 16 2024 between 11am and and 1pm, for students and/or families wanting to talk or spend time together. The Dove service will also have trained bereavement counsellors on site during this time. Finally, both Charley's parents and the academy ask that you respect their privacy at this difficult time, as they come to terms with their loss."

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A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman added: "We were called to reports of a medical emergency at a private address on Willeton Street at 10.34pm on Friday, three ambulances and a paramedic officer attended the scene. On arrival we discovered one female patient. Following treatment at the scene the patient was taken to hospital. Unfortunately, shortly after arrival at hospital it became apparent nothing could be done to save the patient and she was confirmed deceased."

Hayley Parker