Tributes pour in for Salford teenager who died at Leeds Festival

Tributes have been pouring in for the teenager who died after falling ill from allegedly taking drugs at Leeds Festival.

Sixteen-year-old David Celino, from Worsley, Salford, passed away in the early hours of Sunday August 28th. 

West Yorkshire Police have said that while his death is yet to be established, they believe he had taken a type of ecstasy (MDMA) tablet on the Saturday, which has been described as a ‘grey or black oblong tablet’.

In the days following his death, David’s family have paid tribute to the ‘beautiful’ teenager, saying the tragedy has left them ‘broken’.

A statement released on their behalf by West Yorkshire Police said: “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.

“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.”

Speaking after David’s death, Assistant Chief Constable Catherine Hankinson of WYP 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. We are continuing to conduct enquiries on site and are liaising closely with the event organisers.”

Officers are currently supporting David’s family as the investigation continues.

Anyone who has any information has been urged to contact them by calling 101 or using the LiveChat facility on the WYP website.