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Police Say Death of Preston Schoolgirl, 13, Not Suspicious

A coroner will review the case next, with the community raising funeral funds.

Overview

  • Emergency services were called to a house on Manor House Lane in Fulwood, Preston, at 7:04am on September 15 following reports of a sudden death.
  • The deceased has been named locally as Nina Papierniok, 13, a Year 8 pupil at Archbishop Temple Church of England High School.
  • Lancashire Police said there is no suspicion of foul play and a file will be passed to HM Coroner.
  • A GoFundMe set up to help her single mother with funeral costs has raised more than £9,600 toward a £10,000 target.
  • Headteacher Ivan Catlow said the loss is felt deeply across the school community, with pastoral and chaplaincy support in place as tributes continue on social media.