Leeds teen pleads guilty to murder in boyfriend-related stabbing

Leeds teen pleads guilty to murder in boyfriend-related stabbing

The BBC reported that 18-year-old Kayla Smith pleaded guilty to murder for the stabbing death of 16-year-old Chloe Watson Dransfield at Leeds Crown Court. Earlier, Yorkshire Live said three teenagers were set to face a murder trial at the same court, with proceedings expected to last up to three weeks. The Independent noted that two men also charged in the case deny any involvement.

Actors

Kayla Smith Archie Rycroft Blake Dowling Chloe Watson Dransfield Leeds Crown Court

Locations

Kennerleigh Avenue, Austhorpe, Leeds, England, United Kingdom Leeds Crown Court, Leeds, England, United Kingdom

Articles

November 12, 2026
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Teen admits murder in fatal stabbing over boyfriend
Teen admits murder in fatal stabbing over boyfriend

The Independent • 12 Nov 16:16

An 18-year-old Leeds girl pleaded guilty to murder after stabbing a 16-year-old rival in a pre-arranged fight, while two men charged in the case deny involvement.

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Teen admits killing rival in Leeds after pre-planned fight
Teen admits killing rival in Leeds after pre-planned fight

BBC • 12 Nov 12:49

Eighteen-year-old Kayla Smith pleaded guilty to murder in the stabbing death of 16-year-old Chloe Watson Dransfield during a dispute over a boyfriend.

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November 11, 2026
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Teen murder trial reveals pre-planned fight over boy in Leeds
Teen murder trial reveals pre-planned fight over boy in Leeds

ITVX • 11 Nov 18:07

Three young adults are on trial for the stabbing death of 16-year-old Chloe Watson Dransfield after prosecutors say the attack was arranged in advance.

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Teenager convicted of manslaughter in Leeds stabbing over boyfriend, trial reveals details
Teenager convicted of manslaughter in Leeds stabbing over boyfriend, trial reveals details

The Telegraph • 11 Nov 16:00

An 18-year-old girl pleaded guilty to manslaughter after stabbing a 16-year-old to death in a dispute over a boyfriend, while two men face murder charges.

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Three teens charged with murder go on trial over Leeds stabbing
Three teens charged with murder go on trial over Leeds stabbing

Yorkshire Live • 11 Nov 11:45

Three teenagers will face a murder trial at Leeds Crown Court for the stabbing death of 16-year-old Chloe Watson Dransfield, with proceedings expected to last up to three weeks.

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