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Service celebrates life of girl killed in Southport

Mourners have lined streets decorated with pink ribbons as a “special day” is held to celebrate the life of a seven-year-old killed in the Southport knife attack. A horse-drawn carriage arrived at St John’s Church in Birkdale, near Southport, for the funeral of Elsie Dot Stancombe. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Merseyside Police pays tribute to Elsie Dot Stancombe

A “special day” is held to celebrate the life of a seven-year-old, Elsie Dot Stancombe, killed in the Southport knife attack. Deputy chief constable of Merseyside Police Chris Green also spoke during the service on behalf of the emergency services. He said: “We all feel extremely privileged to celebrate her life with you and pay our respects.” Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Elsie Dot Stancombe's teacher reads classmates’ tributes

A “special day” is held to celebrate the life of a seven-year-old, Elsie Dot Stancombe, killed in the Southport knife attack. In a tribute, teacher Katie Sykes, from Farnborough Road School, said Elsie had the ability to light up any room she entered. Ms Sykes read out memories from her classmates: “Elsie was always teaching me when we played together, Elsie loved to make me laugh,” one classmate said. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn