Leeds Festival: boy who died is named as 16-year-old from Greater Manchester

The family of a 16-year-old boy who died after attending the Leeds Festival this weekend have today released a tribute to him.

David Celino, 16, from Worsley in the Salford area, died on Sunday morning after being taken to hospital the night before.

David had been brought to a medical tent at the music festival after falling ill on Saturday evening. It is thought that he could have taken MDMA – also known as ecstasy – before becoming unwell.

West Yorkshire Police said on Sunday evening that his death was believed to be an isolated incident, as no similar reports had been received.

In a tribute, David’s family 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.”

West Yorkshire Police enquiries into David’s death remain ongoing, and the force is continuing to support his family.

What has Leeds Festival said about the teenager’s death?

Melvin Benn, managing director of Festival Republic, said: "We are truly saddened about this tragedy and our sincerest thoughts are with the family at this time.

“We are working closely with West Yorkshire Police to assist with their investigation and take all reports of incidents where drug use is suspected seriously.

“The safety and wellbeing of all our festival goers is always our absolute priority and we remind all festival goers that there is no safe way to take prohibited drugs and there are no safe prohibited drugs.”