A schoolgirl from Ukraine who died after being found unconscious on a beach in Devon has been pictured for the first time.
Albina Yevko, 14, was reported missing from the Dawlish area on Saturday evening and later found on a beach in the town.
She was airlifted to hospital, where she died. Her death is currently being treated as “unexplained” by police.
Her mother, Inna Yevko, paid to tribute to her daughter, saying: “Myself and my family are devastated to have lost our beautiful Albina.
"Nothing can ever replace her in our hearts.
“We ask that our privacy is respected at this incredibly painful time.”
Ms Yevko was a Ukrainian national who had been living in the Dawlish area.
Detective Inspector Becky Davies said: "Our investigation continues as we try to piece together Albina’s final hours.
"Officers continue to undertake door-to-door enquiries as we try to identify any witnesses or CCTV footage that capture Albina’s movements.
"Whilst this death remains unexplained, we are not currently treating this death as suspicious.
"We await the results of the forensic post-mortem due to take place on Thursday, but in the meantime we ask that the family and loved ones of Albina are given space and privacy as they come to terms with their loss.
"Our thoughts are very much with those who knew Albina at this tragic time, and the close-knit Dawlish community who will no doubt be in shock over this loss."
