Palwasha Akbar, who was a 'beautiful spirit', was pulled out of the river and taken to Royal Victoria Infirmary in Newcastle, where she was pronounced dead

It was supposed to be a joyful birthday celebration during a hot sunny day but turned into 'agony' for a family when their kind and caring daughter drowned.

Palwasha Akbar, who was a 'beautiful spirit', was pulled out of the river and taken to Royal Victoria Infirmary in Newcastle, where she was pronounced dead