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Ashling Murphy: London vigil held for murdered Irish teacher | Ashling Murphy: London vigil held for murdered Irish teacher |
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The vigil comes amid widespread calls for an end to violence against women | |
Hundreds of people gathered in London to remember an Irish teacher who was murdered after going for an afternoon run. | Hundreds of people gathered in London to remember an Irish teacher who was murdered after going for an afternoon run. |
Ashling Murphy, 23, was killed in Tullamore, Co Offaly on Wednesday. | Ashling Murphy, 23, was killed in Tullamore, Co Offaly on Wednesday. |
Many of those who took part in the vigil were reminded of the deaths of Sabina Nessa, also a teacher, and Sarah Everard in the capital last year. | Many of those who took part in the vigil were reminded of the deaths of Sabina Nessa, also a teacher, and Sarah Everard in the capital last year. |
People held candles and stood in silent tribute outside the London Irish Centre in Camden. | People held candles and stood in silent tribute outside the London Irish Centre in Camden. |
The London vigil took place at 16:00 GMT - the time at which police said the fatal assault occurred on the banks of the Grand Canal in Tullamore. | The London vigil took place at 16:00 GMT - the time at which police said the fatal assault occurred on the banks of the Grand Canal in Tullamore. |
Traditional music was played in honour of Ms Murphy, a talented fiddle player, and a minute's silence was held after which her favourite song, When You Were Sweet Sixteen, was sung. | Traditional music was played in honour of Ms Murphy, a talented fiddle player, and a minute's silence was held after which her favourite song, When You Were Sweet Sixteen, was sung. |
The vigil was held outside the London Irish Centre in Camden | |
A long queue formed in Camden Square, north London, as well-wishers waited to sign a book of condolence and lay flowers. | A long queue formed in Camden Square, north London, as well-wishers waited to sign a book of condolence and lay flowers. |
What happened to Sabina Nessa? | What happened to Sabina Nessa? |
What happened to Sarah Everard? | What happened to Sarah Everard? |
Three generations, one chat about women's safety | Three generations, one chat about women's safety |
Anna Johnston, cultural officer at the London Irish Centre, said people were "angry, distressed and heartbroken" by the young teacher's death. | Anna Johnston, cultural officer at the London Irish Centre, said people were "angry, distressed and heartbroken" by the young teacher's death. |
Addressing those gathered, she said: "Along with Ashling, we remember all the women who have had their lives stolen through gender-based violence. We shouldn't be here, and Ashling should be." | Addressing those gathered, she said: "Along with Ashling, we remember all the women who have had their lives stolen through gender-based violence. We shouldn't be here, and Ashling should be." |
Ashling Murphy was a teacher and talented folk musician | Ashling Murphy was a teacher and talented folk musician |
In Ireland, thousands of people attended vigils in Cork and Dublin and two walks took place along the canal where she died. | In Ireland, thousands of people attended vigils in Cork and Dublin and two walks took place along the canal where she died. |
RTÉ has reported that gardaí (Irish police) have identified a new person of interest who is currently in hospital. | RTÉ has reported that gardaí (Irish police) have identified a new person of interest who is currently in hospital. |
The Irish broadcaster said gardaí were waiting to speak to him. | The Irish broadcaster said gardaí were waiting to speak to him. |
Last year in London, people gathered in memory of marketing executive Sarah Everard and school teacher Sabina Nessa - two women who were murdered while out walking in the capital. | Last year in London, people gathered in memory of marketing executive Sarah Everard and school teacher Sabina Nessa - two women who were murdered while out walking in the capital. |
A small sign near the entrance to the London Irish Centre bore their names and those of other women who have died, under the letters "RIP". | A small sign near the entrance to the London Irish Centre bore their names and those of other women who have died, under the letters "RIP". |
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