[A] STUDENT who tragically died following an incident in Durham last night has been named.
Olivia Burt, 20, from Hampshire, died after suffering fatal head injuries outside of Missoula nightclub in Durham last night (February 7).
Police were called to the Walkergate area of the city at about 11.50pm following reports of a student on the floor outside of the night club.
When officers arrived, the student was being resuscitated by door staff before the ambulance service continued attempts to revive her. Unfortunately, she was pronounced dead at the scene.
A spokesperson for Durham Constabulary said: “We were alerted to an incident in Walkergate, Durham at 11.53pm last night. A 20-year-old woman had suffered serious injuries in the vicinity of the Missoula night club.
“Ambulance crews assisted by police officers attended to the casualty but sadly she was pronounced dead at the scene. Our thoughts are with her family and friends at this time.
“Officers cordoned off the area, which was busy at the time, and an investigation was launched into the circumstances leading up to the tragedy. The area remains cordoned off and police staff are liaising with university staff and students.”
Owen Adams, Pro-Vice-Chancellor Colleges and Student Experience, Durham University, said: “We are extremely shocked and saddened by the death of a Durham University student in Durham City last night (7 Feb).
“We are offering support to students and staff.
“Our thoughts are with the student’s family and friends at this very difficult time.
“We are unable to comment further on what is an ongoing police investigation.”
Detective Superintendent Kevin Weir, from Durham Constabulary, said: “This was a tragic incident and our thoughts are with the family and friends of Olivia during this incredibly sad time.
“A joint investigation is ongoing between ourselves and Durham County Council to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident.”
