Teenager admits murdering schoolgirl Ellie Gould

A 17-year-old boy has pleaded guilty to murdering schoolgirl Ellie Gould.

The youth, who cannot be named for legal reasons, appeared at Bristol Crown Court on Thursday morning.

He admitted murdering Ellie, an A-level student at Hardenhuish School in Chippenham, Wiltshire, on May 3.

Ellie, 17, was pronounced dead from stab wounds after emergency services were called to a house on Springfield Drive, Calne, at 3.15pm.

Judge Peter Blair QC, the Recorder of Bristol, said sentencing would take place on a later date to allow for reports on the defendant to be prepared.

Ellie's family previously paid tribute to the keen horse rider and animal-lover as "fun-loving and a joy to be around".

They added: "We would like Ellie to be remembered as a kind, caring young lady with a wonderful, fun personality."