Kayla Smith Admits Murdering Teenager Chloe Watson Dransfield in Leeds

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Kayla Smith, 18, pleaded guilty to murder on day two of her trial at Leeds Crown Court.

16-year-old Chloe Watson Dransfield died after suffering five knife wounds in east Leeds on 28 March.

Co-defendants Blake Dowling and Archie Rycroft continue to stand trial, denying charges of murder and manslaughter.

Mr Justice Cavanagh KC confirmed Smith will receive a mandatory life sentence, with the minimum term to be determined.

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