The funeral of a 9-year-old girl stabbed to death in the horrific Southport attack took place in the town this afternoon as hundreds gathered to pay their respects. Heartbroken loved-ones gathered to pay tribute to Alice Da Silva Aguiar, 9 – described as being “a wonderfully happy girl” who was “full of life” and a joy to her devastated mum and dad. The youngster was killed alongside two other little girls , Bebe King, 6, and Elsie Dot Stancombe, 7, after a knifeman raided a local community centre in the Merseyside town on July 29.
At the time, the trio were taking part in a Taylor Swift -themed dance class with other children. Little Alice died a day after the attack, on July 30. READ MORE: Parents of six-year-old killed in Southport stabbing reveal sister witnessed knife attack READ MORE: Southport murder suspect starred in Doctor Who-themed Children In Need advert Dozens of well wishers dressed in white and pastel colours lined the streets of Southport, including emergency service workers who responded to the tragedy, including 30 uniformed police officers and Merseyside Police Chief Constable Serena Kennedy.
The priest who presided over Alice’s funeral said her parents were "surrounded by love" ahead of a service being held at St Patrick’s Church, where the sweet six-year-old had her first communion just three months ago in May. A massive floral tribute display was laid outside the church to honour Alice, and bubbles were released into the air. Buildings and.