IT is good news that a Serious Case Review will be held to investigate the death of teenager Kate Walsh who died in a squat after a suspected drug overdose.

There will be a detailed examination of the facts surrounding the tragedy. Now we might get some answers to the question of how her death happened after her parents asked for help.

The police, health, education and social services staff will be asked what they knew and what action they took.

Kate's parents want this investigation and naturally wish that Kate was still alive and something could have been done before it was too late.

Finding out what happened and being given assurances that lessons will be learned from the review to save other young people from an early death must be uppermost in their minds.

They are also calling for powers to allow authorities to intervene to protect young people who are at risk from drugs. Kate was over 16 when she needed this help and was no longer deemed to be a child.

Whatever the investigation discovers, good must surely come from the chance of the agencies working more closely together.

But it is not just professional workers who must take responsibility for the well-being of our young people.

We must all look out for the vulnerable people in our society who need our help and not be afraid to.