Tragic teen was at party hours before she died
Crime Reporter A TEENAGER who was found dead in a city centre flat was at a party in Yoker earlier in the day, police have revealed.
Investigating officers also confirmed that they are considering the possibility that Zoe Bremner’s death may be drugs related.
The 14-year-old Knightswood Academy pupil died in a flat in Dundasvale Court, Cowcaddens at around 12.45am on Sunday.
The death is currently been treated as unexplained. Zoe’s friends, a boy and girl, both 15, were also rushed to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital but they have since been released.
A Police Scotland spokesman said: “An investigation is under way with one line of inquiry being that these incidents may be drug related.”
Police also said that inquiries so far have revealed that the teenagers were at a party late afternoon in the Yoker area.
They eventually returned to Dundasvale Court, later in the evening and contacted emergency services on Sunday morning.
The Evening Times understands that Zoe had just been celebrating her 15th birthday.
Detective Inspector Greig Wilkie, who is based at Govan Police Station, urged for anyone with information to come forward.
The city detective said: “This is very disturbing and our thoughts are with the family at this distressing time.
“We are currently carrying out extensive inquiries in relation to the incident.
“Our investigation will include whether any substances have been a factor in this incident.
“If anyone has any information which could assist our investigation, I would urge them to contact us.”
Anyone with any information or knowledge is asked to contact CID officers at Glasgow City Centre police station via 101, quoting reference number 307 of 11 June 2017. Alternatively, please call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 where information can be given anonymously.
Yesterday, Zoe’s headteacher paid tribute to the young dancer who she described as a “lovely girl”.
Kay Dingwall, Knightswood Secondary headteacher, said: “This is such tragic news and our heartfelt sympathies and prayers are with Zoe’s family and friends at this extremely sad time.
“Zoe was a really lovely girl, and will be sorely missed by all the staff and pupils at the school.
“We will do all that we can to help and support young people and staff who will obviously be deeply affected by this saddest of news during the difficult days ahead.”
A fundraising drive to raise funds for the funeral has also been set up. Donations have already been given to the JustGiving page.
The page, which was set up by Stacey Fraser, aims to raise £4000.
A statement on the page said: “Zoe was 14-years-old. She was a fun loving family girl with millions of friends. She was very popular and a talented dancer. Her life has been sadly ended while out celebrating her birthday with friends. Any donations will be very appreciated at this sad time to help her family give Zoe the send off she deserves.”