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There have been shifting scenes at St Patrick’s Church on Tuesday because the household of a nine-year-old lady killed in a knife assault in Southport got here collectively to recollect her.
The church was full for the memorial service held for Alice da Silva Aguiar, who was killed alongside Bebe King, 6, and Elsie Dot Stancombe, 7, at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class on 29 July.
The service was led by Fr John Heneghan and tributes have been learn out in each English and Portuguese. Prayers have been stated for the three women.
Alice’s headteacher at Churchtown Primary, Jinnie Payne, described her as “superb, caring and assured”.
“If you have been having a foul day and also you wanted somebody – Alice could be there that can assist you,” she stated.
A message learn out for the household stated, “We love you Alice, Your smile is extraordinarily contagious and stuffed with pleasure. You by no means fail to uplift everybody’s temper.”
Alice’s funeral is to be held on Sunday.
A 17 yr outdated has been charged with three counts of homicide, 10 tried murders and possession of a curved kitchen knife. The suspect was named as Axel Rudakubana, from Banks in Lancashire.
