Remembering Carla-Maria - Lancashire Students' Union to hold vigil in Preston for tragic uni student
A candlelit vigil will be held tomorrow evening in Preston for a tragic uni student.
The body of a woman in her late teens was sadly found inside Ribble Hall on the University of Lancashire campus in Victoria Street at around 1.15pm on Thursday.
She has now been named as 19-year-old Carla Georgescu, and her death is being treated by police as suspicious.
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Paying tribute, a spokesperson for the the university said they shocked and saddened by this loss and are working closely with the police to support their ongoing enquiries.
Members of Lancashire Students’ Union have announced they will be holding a Remembering Carla-Maria candlelit vigil tomorrow evening at St. Peter’s Square, Preston Campus (between the Students’ Union and the Library) from 5pm.
They said: “There will be a vigil to give the university community a quiet space to come together, reflect, and pay their respects.
“If you wish, you are welcome to bring flowers, photos, artwork, or any personal items that feel meaningful as we come together to remember Carla‑Maria.
“There will also be a book of condolences at the Students’ Union Welcome Point for staff and students to leave messages of respect.
“We will remember Carla-Maria and offer our heartfelt sympathy to everyone impacted by this loss.”
Police statement
Lancashire Police arrested a 34-year-old man on suspicion of murder at the weekend. The force said the man, from Hartlepool, was known to Ms Georgescu and they are not looking for anyone else in connection with the investigation.
A police spokesperson told the Post: “He has been arrested on suspicion of murder but it is important to stress that our enquiries into the circumstances of exactly how this young woman came by her death are ongoing.
The force spokesperson added: “We have also been out and about in the streets around the university carrying out house-to-house and CCTV enquiries in the area and conducting some searches, including the use of police dogs and our drone.”
Anyone with concerns or information can call 101 quoting log 0560 of February 5.