Tribute to 'bright, happy and funny' 15-year-old

The family of a teenager who died last month said they feel the "most extreme kind of loss".

Lilly McCarthy, 15, became unwell at a residential address in Hopton, near Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, and died in hospital on Saturday, 24 January.

Following her death, two 18-year-olds have been charged with supplying MDMA and being concerned in the supply of MDMA.

In a tribute, her family said: "Our hearts are completely broken. Lilly was a bright, happy and funny girl who made a massive impact on everyone lucky enough to have her in their lives."

Her family described her as having a presence that "lit up a room".

"The loss we feel is the most extreme kind of loss that no family should ever have to endure and leaves a hole in our lives that can never be filled," they said.

Kian Lockett, 18, of King Street, Great Yarmouth and Nathan Laffitte, 18, of no fixed abode, appeared at Norwich Magistrates Court on 28 January and are due to appear at Norwich Crown Court on 25 February.

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