Girl, 14, dies from suspected solvent abuse

THE family and friends of a young Co Cork teenager were yesterday struggling to come to terms with her sudden death in Macroom at the weekend from suspected solvent abuse.

A post mortem was carried out yesterday on the body of the 14-year-old girl who was declared dead by a doctor at Lower Codrum, Macroom, Co Cork, shortly after 6pm on Saturday.

It is understood the girl may have been with friends when she became ill. An aerosol can was found near the scene.