Police launch investigation into the mysterious death of a 15-year old girl amid fears she suffered a fatal allergic reaction to eating a takeaway meal

Megan Lee, 15, pictured, died instantly after struggling a extreme allergic response, probably linked to a takeaway meal she ate

Police are investigating the mysterious demise of a 15-year previous woman amid fears she suffered a deadly allergic response to a takeaway meal.

Megan Lee was taken unwell after consuming the meals from a restaurant close to her Lancashire residence final Friday.

She was rushed to the Royal Blackburn Hospital however died two days in a while New 12 months's Day with a submit mortem inconclusive. 

, from Oswaldtwistle, close to Accrington, lived with father Adam, 35, and mom Gemma, 33, who stated she 'touched the hearts of everybody she ever met'. 

In an announcement Megan's dad and mom stated: 'A task mannequin, an inspiration, our princess, our Megan.

'Our hearts are shattered on the sudden lack of our lovely daughter.

'Megan cherished faculty and completely loved drama and musical theatre.

'She instantly touched the hearts of everybody she ever met.

'Megan was the kindest, most loving daughter and sister, who all the time wore probably the most lovely and infectious smile.'

A eager actress, she was additionally a member of the ReAct Academy of Theatre Arts in Oswaldtwistle and starred in lots of its productions.

Academy bosses described as one in every of their 'brightest and most cherished younger stars'. 

Cassandra Webster, principal of the ReAct Academy of Theatre Arts, which relies on the Civic Theatre, described Megan as an 'distinctive woman' and stated the entire firm was heartbroken.

She stated: 'She was a scholar for greater than 5 years. She was simply an distinctive woman. She was very vivid.

, pictured, was described as a 'position mannequin, inspiration and a princess' by her dad and mom Adam and Gemma

'We're all heartbroken. We are going to miss her tremendously and she is going to all the time be remembered.'

She stated Megan was on account of star in a manufacturing of West Facet Facet Story in June which will likely be devoted to her.

'She was one in every of a form and it's simply such a shock and a devastating factor that has occurred,' she stated.

'She cherished being on stage singing and dancing.

'She had a unbelievable group of pals who all cherished her.

'We've got seen her develop from a a quiet little woman to this unbelievable enthusiastic pushed younger girl who seized each alternative.

'You may't justify what has occurred. It's so unfair and a kind of horrific issues.'

Richard Jones, headteacher at St Christopher's, additionally paid tribute to the teenager.

He stated: 'As a college neighborhood, governors, workers and pupils, we provide our ideas and prayers to the Lee household at this troublesome and testing time.

'Megan was a most fantastic younger girl who introduced a smile to the face of everybody that she met.

'She was the epitome of a St Christopher's pupil, vivid, articulate, considerate and caring, and stuffed with a lot potential.

'We miss her terribly and can proceed to within the days, months and years to come back.'

Megan, pictured left and proper as a baby, was additionally a eager actress who 'cherished being on stage singing and dancing'

In a Fb submit to Megan's mom, Jayne Procter stated: 'I can not think about what you are going by way of my ideas and prayers are with you all, so so sorry its heartbreaking, no phrases can ever make you're feeling higher however figuring out individuals are pondering of you and are there for you does assist.'

James Murray stated: 'Why do such terrible issues occur to good individuals!! So sorry on your loss pal!! My ideas are with you and your famil

A police spokeswoman stated: 'We're investigating the sudden demise of a 15-year-old woman from Oswaldtwistle who handed away at Royal Blackburn Hospital after struggling a extreme allergic response.

'She had eaten meals from a takeaway within the Hyndburn space and was admitted to hospital on Friday however sadly handed away on New 12 months's Day.

'We're presently finishing up enquiries on behalf of the coroner.

'A submit mortem examination to ascertain the reason for her demise has taken place, nevertheless the complete outcomes won't be identified for a while.

'Our ideas stay with the household of the woman at this extraordinarily unhappy and troublesome time.'

Cllr Peter Britcliffe, who signify Oswaldtwistle on Hyndburn Council, stated: 'It's actually tragic. My ideas exit to her household and pals.'

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