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Sabina Nessa: Hundreds pay respects at London vigil Sabina Nessa: Hundreds pay respects at London vigil
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Sabina Nessa's sister, Jebina Yasmin Islam: "We have lost an amazing, caring, beautiful sister"Sabina Nessa's sister, Jebina Yasmin Islam: "We have lost an amazing, caring, beautiful sister"
Hundreds of people have joined a vigil for teacher Sabina Nessa who was killed as she walked to a pub in south-east London.Hundreds of people have joined a vigil for teacher Sabina Nessa who was killed as she walked to a pub in south-east London.
The 28-year-old was discovered in Cator Park in Kidbrooke, by a member of the public on Saturday.The 28-year-old was discovered in Cator Park in Kidbrooke, by a member of the public on Saturday.
She had been walking to meet a friend at The Depot bar last Friday, a journey which "should have taken five minutes".She had been walking to meet a friend at The Depot bar last Friday, a journey which "should have taken five minutes".
More than 500 people have gathered at Pegler Square, not far from where a wanted suspect was captured on CCTV.More than 500 people have gathered at Pegler Square, not far from where a wanted suspect was captured on CCTV.
Well-wishers attend a vigil for 28 year-old teacher Sabina Nessa Hundreds attended a vigil for 28 year-old teacher Sabina Nessa
Jebina Yasmin Islam, Sabina Nessa's sister, broke down as she addressed crowds at the vigil.Jebina Yasmin Islam, Sabina Nessa's sister, broke down as she addressed crowds at the vigil.
She said: "I just want to say thank you to everyone who came today to show support for my sister.She said: "I just want to say thank you to everyone who came today to show support for my sister.
"We have lost an amazing, caring, beautiful sister, who left this world far too early.""We have lost an amazing, caring, beautiful sister, who left this world far too early."
Members of the public light candles in memory of Sabina NessaMembers of the public light candles in memory of Sabina Nessa
She told the crowd how Sabina had loved her family.She told the crowd how Sabina had loved her family.
She said: "Words cannot describe how we are feeling, this feels like we are stuck in a bad dream and can't get out of it - our world is shattered, we are simply lost for words.She said: "Words cannot describe how we are feeling, this feels like we are stuck in a bad dream and can't get out of it - our world is shattered, we are simply lost for words.
"No family should go through what we are going through.""No family should go through what we are going through."
Sabina Nessa was found near the One Space community centre in KidbrookeSabina Nessa was found near the One Space community centre in Kidbrooke
Ms Nessa's uncle, Shahin Miah, described his niece as "a kind and a open-minded person", who was "always smiling and helping others".Ms Nessa's uncle, Shahin Miah, described his niece as "a kind and a open-minded person", who was "always smiling and helping others".
He said Ms Nessa's death has "once again brought to the fore the question of women's safety on the streets".He said Ms Nessa's death has "once again brought to the fore the question of women's safety on the streets".
In his statement, he said: "We don't want what happened to Sabina to happen to anyone else.In his statement, he said: "We don't want what happened to Sabina to happen to anyone else.
"We don't want any other mother's chest to be empty or filled with deep sorrow, or to see the tears in the eyes of any father.""We don't want any other mother's chest to be empty or filled with deep sorrow, or to see the tears in the eyes of any father."
Police want to speak to this manPolice want to speak to this man
As the police investigation continues officers want to identify a balding man, who was seen with something in his hands, who could be "vital" to the case.As the police investigation continues officers want to identify a balding man, who was seen with something in his hands, who could be "vital" to the case.
The wanted man, who was wearing grey jeans and a black jacket, can be seen looking over his shoulder and pulling up his hood as he walks along the pavement.The wanted man, who was wearing grey jeans and a black jacket, can be seen looking over his shoulder and pulling up his hood as he walks along the pavement.
Metropolitan Police Assistant Commissioner Louisa Rolfe urged anyone who may know the man to contact them.Metropolitan Police Assistant Commissioner Louisa Rolfe urged anyone who may know the man to contact them.
Two men arrested on suspicion of Ms Nessa's murder have now been released pending further investigation.Two men arrested on suspicion of Ms Nessa's murder have now been released pending further investigation.
Members of the public attend a vigil in memory of Sabina Nessa, and in solidarity against violence against women, at Pegler Square in Kidbrooke, south London Members of the public lay flowers at Pegler Square in Kidbrooke, south London
Prime Minister Boris Johnson's official Twitter account shared a photo of a candle lit outside the front door of No 10 Downing Street with the caption "Tonight we remember Sabina Nessa"Prime Minister Boris Johnson's official Twitter account shared a photo of a candle lit outside the front door of No 10 Downing Street with the caption "Tonight we remember Sabina Nessa"
The Duchess of Cambridge said she was "saddened by the loss of another innocent young woman on our streets" as police continued the hunt for Ms Nessa's killer.The Duchess of Cambridge said she was "saddened by the loss of another innocent young woman on our streets" as police continued the hunt for Ms Nessa's killer.
In March, the duchess privately visited the memorial to murdered marketing executive Sarah Everard in Clapham Common, south-west London, after the 33-year-old was killed by off-duty police officer Wayne Couzens.In March, the duchess privately visited the memorial to murdered marketing executive Sarah Everard in Clapham Common, south-west London, after the 33-year-old was killed by off-duty police officer Wayne Couzens.
A candle was also lit outside No 10 Downing Street in memory of Ms Nessa.A candle was also lit outside No 10 Downing Street in memory of Ms Nessa.
At the scene: Lauren Moss, BBC London Home Affairs correspondentAt the scene: Lauren Moss, BBC London Home Affairs correspondent
Hundreds gathered not far from the crime scene where forensic officers are still working Crowds gathered not far from the crime scene where forensic officers are still working
"Say her name. Sabina Nessa. We will never forget," was the request from the leaders of the vigil."Say her name. Sabina Nessa. We will never forget," was the request from the leaders of the vigil.
Hundreds gathered here in Pegler Square all said her name. Sabina Nessa.Hundreds gathered here in Pegler Square all said her name. Sabina Nessa.
This is the square the 28-year-old teacher was walking to this time last week. She never made it.This is the square the 28-year-old teacher was walking to this time last week. She never made it.
Now Londoners from across the city, many of them holding candles and laying flowers, are listening on this quiet, still autumn evening to the vigil speakers.Now Londoners from across the city, many of them holding candles and laying flowers, are listening on this quiet, still autumn evening to the vigil speakers.
Dozens more silhouetted figures observe from the tower blocks overlooking Pegler Square.Dozens more silhouetted figures observe from the tower blocks overlooking Pegler Square.
Many observers are crying, listening to the speakers including Sabina Nessa's sister who says her family's world has been shattered.Many observers are crying, listening to the speakers including Sabina Nessa's sister who says her family's world has been shattered.
But while a community joins together in grief, just behind the vigil, police have sealed off an area. Yellow evidence markers dot the road.But while a community joins together in grief, just behind the vigil, police have sealed off an area. Yellow evidence markers dot the road.
As one person spoke emotionally of Sabina Nessa, a forensics officer combed the bushes, a reminder that this is still very much an ongoing investigation.As one person spoke emotionally of Sabina Nessa, a forensics officer combed the bushes, a reminder that this is still very much an ongoing investigation.
Crowds also gathered in Hackney, Newham, Bristol and in Brighton, to pay tribute to Ms Nessa.Crowds also gathered in Hackney, Newham, Bristol and in Brighton, to pay tribute to Ms Nessa.
There was a large turnout at a vigil for Sabina Nessa in BrightonThere was a large turnout at a vigil for Sabina Nessa in Brighton
A spokesperson for Brighton and Hove Council said: "Every woman and girl should feel safe in their streets, in their parks and open spaces and in their homes.A spokesperson for Brighton and Hove Council said: "Every woman and girl should feel safe in their streets, in their parks and open spaces and in their homes.
"We have today lowered the flags at Hove Town Hall and Brighton Town Hall in memory of Sabina Nessa and to raise awareness of violence against women and girls.""We have today lowered the flags at Hove Town Hall and Brighton Town Hall in memory of Sabina Nessa and to raise awareness of violence against women and girls."
Are you taking part in a vigil for Sabina Nessa? Please share your experiences by emailing haveyoursay@bbc.co.uk.Are you taking part in a vigil for Sabina Nessa? Please share your experiences by emailing haveyoursay@bbc.co.uk.
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