Hundreds gather for funeral of Southport stabbing victim

Hundreds of mourners have gathered for the funeral of one of the three young girls killed in Southport.

Alice da Silva Aguiar, nine, was fatally stabbed while attending a Taylor Swift-themed dance class on July 29. Bebe King, six, and Elsie Dot Stancombe, seven, also died in the attack. Eight other children and two adults who were injured have all been discharged from hospital to recover at home.

Alice’s parents, Sergio and Alexandra, from Portugal, were joined by family and friends at St Patrick’s Catholic Church in the Merseyside town for the service. A cremation was due to be followed by a gathering for friends and family at Crossens Community Centre.

About 300 members of the public lined Marshside Road as the funeral cortege arrived, alongside about 30 uniformed police officers and members of the fire and ambulance services. Among those who gathered to pay their respects was Serena Kennedy, chief constable of Merseyside police.

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[factualbreakdown]

I can't even begin to imagine what those parents are going through, and words can't even convey my condolences properly.

[branchUT]

How can this angel be gone? A dance class, a dance class! 😢😢 RIP 🙏

[mywestsussex]

This is not the time to explain what the majority of people in the UK think. I DONT condone violence but someone has to be held accountable

[terfin]

A dance class in a church this is disgusting those poor lil girls my heart bleeds

[angelabaker]

May the angels sing this beautiful child to her rest and bring comfort to her grieving and dignified parents.

[lesleyswitzer]

Why. The murderer of innocents is evil. The families will never be whole. God this madness is not who we are.

[FITZYIS]

i dont know why they are applauding ? i feel physically sick ! them poor kids parents ! all of them ! makes me as parent also in todays society feeling part of the blame when we cant defend our own kids from harm, what kind of parents are we !

[PaulVincent-nx]

So we're still allowed to notice that children were murdered but we just aren't allowed to have any opinions on a!

[ty]

God bless these three beautiful little girls who will be straight up to Jesus in heaven now.

[neeta]

May her Beautiful Soul Rest In Peace 🙏🏽❤️🙏🏽

[Robby]

Bless you, little angel fly high with the other girls and watch over your loving family until you meet again.

[MrBrian]

Thoughts and prayers to all effected by this.

[Tabbycat]

Beautiful traditional Portuguese funeral held for this precious Portuguese child. Rest in peace.

[EzzatNour]

😂i can't understand why the police are here while the don't protect them

[garybrockwell]

Dear God give theses soul's another life🙏💯😥😓
GOD BLESS THEIR SOUL'S 🙏😇💪💯🇬🇧🆘

[Niamhmariephelan]

May your soul rest in peace and forever rise in glory precious one, way to young 🕊️

[mintythemoose]

The nation in mourning today and remembering such an adorable little girl. Such has been the trauma of her loss, it will be felt for a long time to come and shall remain a pivotal moment in the history of this country.
RIP little one, we shall never forget you x.

[nuttylivett]

So sad so young 😢 may god bless your family and friends 😢

[TaxiCast]

Inna Lilahi Wa Inna Elayhi Rajioon.. Heaven has gained 3 angels, fly high and may you live in eternal happiness ❤

[silentmajority]

Imagine defeating the Axis powers only to surrender to foreigners Churchill would be ashamed of you