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Tributes paid to stabbed children | |
(about 11 hours later) | |
A mother whose two children were found stabbed to death has paid tribute, describing them both as beautiful. | |
Her comments were made in a statement issued through police to coincide with the funerals of Michelle Thomson, 25, and her seven-year-old brother Ryan. | |
The pair, who were found at Muiredge Cottages in Buckhaven, Fife, were laid to rest at Kirkcaldy Crematorium. | |
Their father, 49-year-old Robert Thomson, has been charged with repeatedly stabbing and murdering them. | |
He appeared at Kirkcaldy Sheriff Court on 6 May and has been remanded in custody. | |
Michelle and Ryan's mother, June Thomson said: "Both were really innocent, beautiful, lovely children. They were both full of goodness and their loss will leave a huge gap in the lives of everyone who knew them". | |
Typical boy | |
Minister Wilma Cairns, who conducted the service, said: "Both children, Ryan and Michelle brought a lot of fun and laughter to the family. | |
"Ryan was a typical wee boy, a live-wire, always running about doing things at top speed. Michelle was a bright and bubbly happy girl who loved sparkly colours and chocolate". | |
Mr Thomson spent two nights at the Queen Margaret Hospital in Dunfermline after his children were discovered at about 1900 BST on 3 May. | Mr Thomson spent two nights at the Queen Margaret Hospital in Dunfermline after his children were discovered at about 1900 BST on 3 May. |
Extra officers were placed on the beat in Buckhaven to reassure residents. | Extra officers were placed on the beat in Buckhaven to reassure residents. |
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