Scarlett Vickers was found fatally injured at a house in, Darlington, County Durham, by the emergency services shortly after 11pm on Friday.
The 14-year-old schoolgirl who died after suffering a 'single stab wound to the chest' has been pictured, as her parents appear in court charged with her murder.
The court was told that Hall - who was seen shaking throughout the five-minute hearing - is 'absolutely distraught' by the incident and lawyers for both parents said their clients 'dispute' the prosecution's version of events. Floral tributes and balloons have been left outside Scarlett's house by heartbroken friends and neighbours
Amrit Jandoo, for Vickers, said that he also disputed the facts likely to be presented by the prosecution when the case next comes to court. 'Staff and pupils at Haughton Academy and the Education Village Academy Trust are extremely saddened by the news and we would like to pass on our thoughts to everyone affected by this tragedy.Haughton Academy said students and parents can bring flowers to the school to lay at a memorial space on its main site.
One message left by a friend outside her house said: 'To Scarlett. Rest easy sweet girl, we all love and miss you. Sleep well from Demi and Lexi.' 'It's incredibly sad and I think most of us who live nearby are struggling to get it out of our heads. It's been an utter shock.'
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