Ref. 28683-75FLOWERS have been left outside the squat where Kate Walsh's young life was snubbed out by a suspected overdose.

A poignant note accompanies the blooms, left outside the squat in Manchester Road where the 16-year-old died.

The note reads: "The angels are blessed by taking you, you will never be forgotten," and signed ES.

The family has no idea who ES is but they have also received a card of condolence also signed ES.

A family friend, Denis Thurley said: "The family has no idea who ES is but it is a nice thought and a caring gesture."

Tomorrow, a multi-agency meeting will decide whether a major inquiry should be held into Kate's death.

Representatives from the police, social services, health, education and probation services will discuss whether a Serious Case Review is needed.

The review would scrutinise what each agency knew about Kate's drug problems, and whether anything could have been done to save her.

Kate's parents, Debbie and Anthony, are adamant that their daughter's death on January 3 could have been prevented. They say that they pleaded with the police and social services to help their daughter on several occasions, but were told there was nothing anyone could do.

And now they are demanding that their voices are not ignored if a major inquiry is held.

The pair say their input is vital if lessons are to be learned from Kate's death.

But the couple say they were not told about tomorrow's meeting, and are concerned that they could be sidelined if an inquiry is held.

They only learned about the meeting when it was reported in the Evening Advertiser.

In a statement to the paper, Mr and Mrs Walsh of Eastview Terrace, Highworth, said: "We want to know whether we will be called to verify the statements made by any of the agencies, and what objectives can be achieved without our presence."

Supt Kevin Maidment, head of community safety and criminal justice at Wiltshire police, said: "This initial meeting is restricted to the relevant agencies, therefore Mr and Mrs Walsh will not be able to attend.

"This meeting is not part of the investigation being conducted on behalf of the coroner, nor is it, at this stage, an in-depth analysis of the facts."

He said that if it was decided to hold a Serious Case Review, the parents would be offered the chance to take part.

Tamash Lal