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A 16-YEAR-OLD boy who died in a Bradford district town has been named locally as "Saafi". 

A huge police presence descended on Westgate in Baildon, at around 7.30am yesterday following reports of a medical emergency. 

The teenager was rushed to hospital where he sadly passed away.

A statement from West Yorkshire Police said officers were called by the ambulance service to a medical emergency involving a 16-year-old male.  

"The 16 year old was taken to hospital where he sadly passed away.  

"His death is being treated as unexplained at this time.  Enquiries are ongoing."

Tributes have poured in on social media.

One person wrote: "Forever young my boy."

Another person said: "So sad, thinking about the family."

One person posted: "Forever 16, fly high up there Saafi gone way too soon, RIP"

Another person said: "Gone but never forgotten Saafi Brown hope you have the best bed up there forever 16."

He was described as the "most polite boy" in another tribute.

 

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Pay your tributes after death of 16-year-old boy

"A space to share your tributes following the death of a 16-year-old boy in Baildon, who has been named locally as Saafi Brown."

We asked for your responses - this is what you sent.

From codi halliday

Share your tribute herefly high saafi most missed

From unknown

Share your tribute hererest easy saafi forever 16 🕊️

From Darlene storke

Share your tribute hereRip saafi u are gonna b missed so much forever in our hearts Darlene xxx

From Rose Mitchell

Share your tribute hereMy condolences to everyone connected to this young boy. My heartfelt sympathy, such a tragedy. May he rest in eternal peace.

From zahara mae

Share your tribute hererest in peace saafi gone way too soon didn't deserve any of this missing you like mad already forever 16🕊️❤️love from zahara mae Xx

From Lisa Cooke

Share your tribute hereRest in Peace Saffi, forever young! 😪💙

From Alisha

Share your tribute hereSo sorry to the family about his death ❤️

From Mohammed Jamal

Share your tribute hereGood luck inshallah you go to heaven I know you will because I spent 3 years with you and you were such a kind loving person your parents were and are really proud of you May allah s.w.t give you jannat-Lu-firdous Amen

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Bradford Telegraph and Argus: Rest in peaceRest in peace

From sohaib zirrat

Share your tribute hererip saafi

From Kelly Burton

Share your tribute hereRest in Peace Saafi , safe and sound up there with the best of them. Fly high young un. 💔

From annie morrison

Share your tribute herelove ya saaf kai and prince are gunna miss you take it easy up there ill see you when i land

From Claire kersley

Share your tribute hereR.I.E.P Saafi Gone way to soon Forever young Claire &Alanna XxxxxX