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Mansfield unites in vigil for Amber Peat

A candlelit walk was held in Mansfield last night to raise money for the funeral of a teenage girl who was found hanged in Mansfield. The body of Amber Peat was discovered by police last week less than a mile from her home, just three days after she went missing.

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In police statement Amber Peat's family pay tribute to 'beautiful daughter'

After police confirmed Amber's identity and cause of death this evening, Supt Matthew McFarlane shared her family's tribute to her.

We'll always remember Amber for her love of singing and dancing, she was never happier than when reading to her younger sisters and being surrounded by her family. We'll treasure the memories of our last family holiday together with our beautiful daughter and we will miss her always.

– Kelly and Danny, Amber's mother and step father

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