Ellie Gould death: Family pays tribute to 'caring young lady' Published duration 29 May 2019

image copyright Family photo image caption Ellie Gould's parents said she was "fun loving and a joy to be around"

A 17-year-old girl who was stabbed to death has been described as a "kind, caring young lady with a wonderful fun personality" by her grieving family.

Ellie Gould, a Year 12 pupil at Hardenhuish School, Chippenham, died at a house in Calne, Wiltshire, on 4 May.

In a statement, the teenager's parents said she was "fun loving and a joy to be around".

Family and friends attended St Mary's Church in Calne to pay their respects to Ellie at her funeral earlier.

A 17-year-old boy has been charged with her murder and will next appear in court on 6 June.

A provisional trial date has been set for 28 October.

image copyright Family photo image caption Ellie's parents said she was a keen horse rider who competed in local shows

Ellie's parents said she "had a huge love for animals" and was a keen horse rider who competed in local shows and cross-country events, and talked of joining the mounted police.

They said she "loved the sixth form at school where she was studying for A Levels" and had "built up a close group of friends".

Her parents said she was also "excited about the next step in her life".