Family tribute to girl who died after Inverkeithing drug incident

Carly's family described her "a loving daughter, sister, auntie and friend"

The family of a schoolgirl who died following an alleged drug incident in Fife said they have been left "devastated" by her death.

Carly Kilpatrick, 14, became ill at a property in Inverkeithing at about 02:45 on Monday.

She died in the Victoria Hospital in Kirkcaldy a short time later.

Police Scotland later confirmed a 17-year-old boy had been charged with a drugs offence following the death, which is being treated as unexplained.

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A family statement said: "We are devastated by the loss of Carly and the circumstances surrounding her death.

"Carly was a loving daughter, sister, auntie and friend.

"She was a keen footballer and played for many local teams and will be deeply missed by us all."

The family thanked all those who had provided them with support and issued a request for privacy.

Floral tributes to Carly have been left outside Inverkeithing High School

Police said the 17-year-old boy had been released pending further inquiries.

Another teenage girl was also taken to hospital after feeling unwell but she was understood to be in a stable condition.

On Tuesday, Inverkeithing High head teacher Ian Adair wrote to parents: "Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of our young person, and I am sure yours will be too over the coming days in particular."

Fife Council described the girl's death as "tragic and untimely".

The council's education manager Karen Lees said: "We are supporting the school community and in particular any pupils who knew this young person, providing space, time and help to those who might be impacted by this terrible event."