Service held in Salford for murdered British hostage Alan Henning
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Version 0 of 1. A special church service has been held for the murdered British hostage Alan Henning in his home town. His widow, Barbara, sat at the front and was joined by family and friends at the service of “reflection and solidarity” at Eccles Parish Church in Salford, Greater Manchester. People of all religions were invited to the service where music was played and candles were lit. The Church of England Diocese of Manchester said: “You are welcome to attend this service, whatever faith you have, or if you have no faith. “It will be an opportunity for reflection and to show support for the Henning family at this tragic time.” The killing of Henning, a 47-year-old former taxi driver, has left the community of Eccles in shock. Barbara has said his family and friends were numb with grief after receiving the news that he had been murdered by his Isis amic State captors. She thanked everyone who took part in campaigns and vigils at home and abroad for the aid worker’s release but appealed for privacy after receiving “the news we hoped we would never hear”. A video showing the murder of Henning - who was kidnapped last December in Syria by Isis militants - was posted on the internet by the group on Friday night. |