A 22-year-old woman who died on Christmas Day after falling off a quad bike two days earlier has been named by police.

Grace Vater – known as Gracie – is believed to have fallen off a bike which overturned in Whitehouse Lane, Shipton Moyne, Gloucestershire, just after 2pm on Saturday.

She was taken by air ambulance to hospital where she died two days later.

Her family have described her loss as “devastating” and said she was “loved by everyone who met her”.

Detectives have said a man is believed to have left the scene on a quad bike.

Two men from the Cotswolds, aged 29 and 30, were arrested in connection with the incident and have been bailed, pending further inquiries, until February.

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In a tribute issued through police, Grace’s family said: “We as a family are totally devastated to have lost our beautiful darling Gracie.

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“A treasured and much-loved daughter, sister, granddaughter and aunty.

“She was the most kind, caring and beautiful soul inside and out, and would help anybody that needed her help. She was loved by everyone who met her.

“A country girl with the biggest heart and a huge love for animals, especially dogs, pigs and cows.

“Our lives will never be the same without her, but we take comfort in knowing that Gracie is with her beloved dad.

“We ask that all of Gracie’s family are given privacy during this horrific time.”

Gloucestershire Constabulary have appealed for anyone who witnessed the incident or saw the quad bike being ridden beforehand to get in contact.

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