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Alfie Evans: Private funeral to be held Alfie Evans: Private funeral goes ahead
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A private funeral for toddler Alfie Evans will be held later. People have started lining the streets in Liverpool to pay their respects to Alfie Evans.
The 23-month-old, from Bootle in Merseyside, suffered from a degenerative brain condition and died in hospital on 28 April. The 23-month-old, from Bootle in Merseyside, had a degenerative brain condition and died on 28 April.
His case drew international attention when it became the centre of a High Court legal battle over his care.His case drew international attention when it became the centre of a High Court legal battle over his care.
Members of the public are asked to stand outside Everton's stadium at Goodison Park as the funeral procession passes between 11:00 and 11:30 BST. Although the funeral service is private, crowds have gathered outside Everton's Goodison Park stadium as the procession passes.
Ch Insp Chris Gibson, from Merseyside Police, said Alfie's parents Tom and Kate "continue to thank the community".Ch Insp Chris Gibson, from Merseyside Police, said Alfie's parents Tom and Kate "continue to thank the community".
Well-wishers are asked to stand on Walton Lane between the junctions with Spellow Lane and Queens Drive. Well-wishers were asked to stand on Walton Lane between the junctions with Spellow Lane and Queens Drive.
Kayleigh Thomas, 27, from Norris Green, attended with her five-year-old daughter Esme.
She said: "Alfie's Army are always here and always will be to support Tom and Kate and the rest of the family."
Alfie, who was born in May 2016, was first admitted to Liverpool's Alder Hey Hospital in December of that year after suffering seizures, and had been a patient ever since.Alfie, who was born in May 2016, was first admitted to Liverpool's Alder Hey Hospital in December of that year after suffering seizures, and had been a patient ever since.
He had been in a semi-vegetative state for more than a year before his life support was withdrawn in April.He had been in a semi-vegetative state for more than a year before his life support was withdrawn in April.
His parents' campaign against the decision saw them clash with doctors over his treatment.His parents' campaign against the decision saw them clash with doctors over his treatment.
They lost all legal challenges to a court ruling allowing the hospital to withdraw ventilation.They lost all legal challenges to a court ruling allowing the hospital to withdraw ventilation.
The case attracted widespread attention including from the Pope, who tweeted his support for the family. Alfie's parents had also wanted to fly their son to Italy for further treatment.The case attracted widespread attention including from the Pope, who tweeted his support for the family. Alfie's parents had also wanted to fly their son to Italy for further treatment.
A vigil was held last Wednesday on what would have been the toddler's second birthday.A vigil was held last Wednesday on what would have been the toddler's second birthday.