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Sophie Corcoran & Adam May

Leeds Festival: Boy, 16, dies 3 days after 'fabulous' GCSE results with family 'broken'

A teenage boy who died after attending Leeds Festival over the weekend has been pictured for the first time, leaving behind his "broken" family.

Young David Celino, 16, died in the early hours of Sunday morning having been taken to hospital the night before after falling ill.

David had just received his GCSE results before embarking on the "highlight of his summer", taking in some of the great bands on display at the much-anticipated Leeds Festival.

West Yorkshire Police are investigating the teenager's death and said yesterday it may be drug-related.

They say it could be a type of MDMA which was being circulated at the festival.

David Celino, 16, died at Leeds Festival with his family paying a moving tribute (West Yorkshire Police WS)

David's family have since paid tribute to their "beautiful, fiercely independent and warm" son, LeedsLive reports.

"Our David was a beautiful, fiercely independent and warm character who lived every day at 110% and who loved to spend time enjoying music with his friends," a spokesperson for the family said.

"He had just received fabulous GCSE results, got into college and had hoped to study computer science at a top university.

"Leeds Festival was the highlight of his summer; ultimately it was to take his life in the most unfair, cruel and horrible way, and we are broken."

Police are investigating the incident (PA)

West Yorkshire Police say enquiries into David's death are ongoing and the force is continuing to support his family.

On Sunday, Assistant Chief Constable Catherine Hankinson of West Yorkshire Police, said: "Our thoughts are with the family of the boy who has died, and we have officers supporting them at this very difficult time.

“While the exact cause of his death is yet to be established, one line of enquiry is that he had taken a particular type of ecstasy (MDMA) tablet, which was described as a grey or black oblong shape. At this moment in time this is believed to be an isolated incident as we have not received any similar reports.

“Users of any drug which is not professionally prescribed can never be sure of their contents and the risks involved with taking the substance. Anyone who does feel ill after taking any substance should seek urgent medical attention."

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