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Family Pays Tribute to Madison Richardson, 13, as GMP Pursues Ongoing Harassment Probe

Detectives are assessing whether anyone else’s actions contributed to the Manchester schoolgirl’s death.

Overview

  • Emergency services responded to a concern for welfare in Manchester on November 24, and the 13-year-old died later in hospital.
  • A 14-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of harassment related to allegations in the days before her death and has been bailed.
  • Greater Manchester Police say enquiries remain active to establish the full circumstances, including any role of others, according to DI Andrew Day.
  • Her family issued a Christmas Eve tribute describing Madison as creative and loving and asked supporters to note the mental health charity YoungMinds.
  • Police appealed for information via 101 or gmp.police.uk quoting log 2471 of 24/11/25, or through Crimestoppers anonymously at 0800 555 111.