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Bullied Adelaide teen's family vows fight for justice after she took her own life

The family of a 13-year-old girl, who took her own life after a campaign of bullying, has welcomed calls to toughen laws so perpetrators are held responsible.

Libby Bell was a talented live saver with "a million dollar smile" but her family claims she was subjected to a relentless campaign of online bullying and physical abuse.

One incident captured on video shows an altercation unfolding with fellow students at a Hungry Jacks at Seaford last October.

Tragically, last Monday, Libby took her own life.

Libby Bell is being remebered as a talented surf lifesaver with a million dollar smile. Source: 7 News
Libby Bell is being remebered as a talented surf lifesaver with a million dollar smile. Source: 7 News
Once incident captured on video shows an altercation unfolding with fellow students at a Hungry Jacks at Seaford last October. Source: 7 News
Once incident captured on video shows an altercation unfolding with fellow students at a Hungry Jacks at Seaford last October. Source: 7 News

Her heartbroken mum, dad and two sisters said there were no obvious signs in the days leading up to the tragedy.

She had friends stay then attended a surf life saving carnival here the day before.

In a tribute to her daughter, Libby's mum says "to those that bully and to so called friends who didn't speak up… they failed you".

“I will forever have a hole in my heart, where you belong because you were just too perfect for heaven… I’m lost and empty,” she wrote.

“She was outgoing, such a beautiful girl, such a tragedy so many unanswered questions we’d like to see more done about it that’s for sure,” her grieving uncle Clint Gow-Smith told 7 News.

Libby Bell's heartbroken family say they would welcome tougher anti-bullying laws. Source: 7 News
Libby Bell's heartbroken family say they would welcome tougher anti-bullying laws. Source: 7 News
Libby is believed to have been bullied before taking her own life. Source: 7 News
Libby is believed to have been bullied before taking her own life. Source: 7 News

Police Commissioner Grant Stevens says tougher anti-bullying laws should be considered.

“Clearly there are instances where people commit offences throughout the course of bullying,” Comm. Stevens said.

Police say they're leading a thorough investigation into her death.

If you are concerned about the mental health of yourself or a loved one, seek support and information by calling Lifeline on 13 11 14, the suicide call back service on 1300 659 467, or Beyond Blue on 1300 22 46 36.