Rioters who smashed up towns across the UK following the Southport stabbings should ‘hang their heads in shame’, a police chief told mourners at a victim’s funeral. Alice da Silva Aguiar was laid to rest yesterday in an emotional ceremony at a church in the Merseyside town. Addressing Alice’s mother and father, Merseyside Police Chief Constable Serena Kennedy said: ‘I hope that anyone who has taken part in the violent disorder on our streets over the past 13 days is hanging their head in shame at the pain that they have caused you, a grieving family.
’ The nine-year-old died in hospital the day after the two other victims – Bebe King, six, and Elsie Dot Stancombe, seven – were killed at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class on July 29. 14h ago Family release adorable video of Southport stabbing victim Alice da Silva Aguiar 16h ago Mum reveals gut-wrenching pain of Alice da Silva Aguiar’s last moments 16h ago Alice da Silva Aguiar’s parents make heartbreaking speech at funeral 17h ago Last photo of Alice da Silva Aguiar 19h ago Mourners line the streets of Southport for funeral It was a very emotional day today for the people of Southport – and in particular the family of Alice da Silva Aguiar. The nine-year-old’s funeral was held in the town and hundreds, if not thousands, of people lined the streets to pay their respects.
Her coffin was decorated in pink flowers, which looked equally as beautiful as the carriage she was carried to her funeral in. Elegant w.