School pays tribute to girl after reservoir death

Qudsiyah Mahmood's body was found in Baitings Reservoir near Ripponden on Thursday

A secondary school has paid tribute to one of its pupils who died after falling into a reservoir in West Yorkshire.

Police confirmed on Thursday a body had been recovered from Baitings Reservoir near Ripponden, after reports a teenage girl had fallen in.

In an email to parents seen by the BBC, Crossley Heath School in Halifax named the girl as Year 8 pupil Qudsiyah Mahmood, saying she was a "bright, kind and friendly young person who brought happiness to our school".

Head teacher Dean Jones added: "Our thoughts and prayers are very much with her family now and always".

West Yorkshire Police said it was called to the reservoir dam at 13:15 BST on Wednesday to reports of a person in the water.

Fire crews and ambulances also attended the scene and underwater searches took place.

In his email, Mr Jones said that fellow pupils would be offered support in school and that staff were "here to listen and help" families affected.

He said: "I am ever so sorry to share this news.

"However, as a school family I want you to know we are there side by side with Qudsiyah's family, all in our Crossley's school family and our community to offer the best support we can."

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