A HEXHAM school has paid tribute to a "truly lovely student" after her untimely death.

Queen Elizabeth High School, which Holly attended, has now paid tribute to her.

In a statement, the school said: "We are in shock after the terrible events of Friday evening and devastated at the loss of Holly, a truly lovely student who was quiet, conscientious, helpful and kind.

"Our thoughts are with Holly’s family at this time of unbearable pain.

"We will come together as a school community on Monday to support each other as we grieve."

Floral tributes have been left at the school, as well as outside a town centre pizzeria.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police via the Tell Us Something page of the Northumbria Police website or by calling 101 quoting log NP-20230127-0795.