Waterlooville television presenter and Youtuber dies in scooter crash in London

Stars including Davina McCall have paid tribute to Emily Hartridge, 35, who reportedly died in an electric scooter crash near where she lived in Battersea, south west London.

A statement posted on her Instagram account on Saturday confirmed her death.

The message to her 44,000 followers said: ‘Hi everyone. This is a horrible thing to have to say over Instagram but we know many of you were expecting to see Emily today and this is the only way to contact you all at once.

‘Emily was involved in an accident yesterday and passed away.

‘We all loved her to bits and she will never be forgotten.

‘She has touched so many lives it's hard to imagine things without her. She was a very special person xxx.’

In a comment below the statement, presenter Davina McCall wrote: ‘My heart goes out to Emily's family and friends. Such a shock. Sending you love and prayers.’??????????????