A teenager has died after falling ill at a Christian sports camp at one of the UK’s top private schools.
The 14-year-old girl was reportedly taken ill at Repton School on Monday and taken to hospital where she later died.
Organisers of Christians in Sport said they were “deeply shocked and saddened” by the terrible news.
Following the teenager’s death, a decision was made to end the week-long event early.
Christians in Spot gave their condolences to the teenager’s family and those affected by her death.
In a statement, they said: “On Monday 14th August a young person at our residential camp, Sports Plus, fell ill and was taken by ambulance to a nearby hospital where she sadly died later that same evening.
“We are all deeply saddened and shocked by this terrible news.
“We look to the comfort and hope we have in Jesus Christ and ask that you join us in prayer for the family and those impacted by this tragedy.
“In light of these events, we took the decision to end the camp.”
