HEARTFELT tributes have been paid to a former Thurrock student who fell to her death from a 250ft bridge.
Lara Nosiru, 23, a former Ockendon Academy pupil, was in her final year at the University of Bristol reports the Bristol Post.
Her body was found after a two-hour search of the Avon Gorge following reports a woman had fallen from the city’s Clifton Suspension Bridge reports
Avon Coroners Court said the inquest into her death is likely to open next week.
A spokesperson for The Ockendon Academy said: “We are very saddened to hear the news that one of our ex-students passed away on Monday 30th January 2017.
Lara was an outstanding, A* student whom staff describe as an exceptionally bright, intelligent young girl who was very dedicated to her studies.
“Our thoughts and sympathy go out to her family and friends at this difficult time”.
A University of Bristol spokeswoman said: “Sadly, we can confirm that one of our final year students was found dead on Monday, January 30.
“The student’s next-of-kin have been informed, and our thoughts are with her family and friends at this difficult time.
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