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04/11/2013
Arrest After Two Girls Are Killed In Gosport
The school has described the two girls who were struck by a car and killed on Sunday morning as "independent and strong minded individuals".
Jasmine Allsopp, 14, and Olivia Lewry, 16, were run down by a green Honda Civic on Ann's Hill road in Hampshire.
According to Hampshire Police Jasmine died at the scene and Olivia died in hospital.
A statement from Brune Park Community School said: "Our thoughts and prayers are with their families at this dreadful time.
"They were both independent, strong-minded individuals who lived their lives to the full with confidence and a sense of humour and a sense of fun. We will miss them both immensely and their unique talents which they displayed."
A 20-year-old man from Gosport is being questioned on suspicion of murder.
Police are appealing to anyone with information to contact them.
(CD/IT)
Jasmine Allsopp, 14, and Olivia Lewry, 16, were run down by a green Honda Civic on Ann's Hill road in Hampshire.
According to Hampshire Police Jasmine died at the scene and Olivia died in hospital.
A statement from Brune Park Community School said: "Our thoughts and prayers are with their families at this dreadful time.
"They were both independent, strong-minded individuals who lived their lives to the full with confidence and a sense of humour and a sense of fun. We will miss them both immensely and their unique talents which they displayed."
A 20-year-old man from Gosport is being questioned on suspicion of murder.
Police are appealing to anyone with information to contact them.
(CD/IT)
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