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Concert staged in memory of Rhys Thousands attend concert for Rhys
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A concert to remember a Merseyside schoolboy shot dead almost a year ago is to take place in Liverpool later. Thousands of people have attended a concert in memory of a schoolboy shot dead in Merseyside almost a year ago.
Rhys Jones, 11, was killed walking back from football practice near his home in Croxteth Park, on 22 August.Rhys Jones, 11, was killed walking back from football practice near his home in Croxteth Park, on 22 August.
Merseyside stars including Mel C, Jimmy Tarbuck, Tony Christie, Barbara Dickson and Natasha Hamilton are all set to perform at the Liverpool Echo Arena. Merseyside stars including Mel C, Jimmy Tarbuck, Barbara Dickson and Natasha Hamilton played to more than 8,500 people at the Liverpool Echo Arena.
The concert's proceeds will go to the Liverpool Unites campaign for the Rhys Jones Memorial Fund. The proceeds from Friday's concert will go to the Liverpool Unites campaign for the Rhys Jones Memorial Fund.
It will be a special way to mark Rhys's life Rhys's parentsMelanie and Stephen Jones The money will help build a community centre in honour of Rhys in Croxteth, the area where he grew up.
It aims to raise money to build a community centre in honour of Rhys in Croxteth, the area where he grew up. The atmosphere was electric from beginning to end Mel C
Speaking about the event, Rhys's parents, Melanie and Stephen Jones, said: "To see people and performers of such professionalism, and such big names, give up their time to help the cause is just great. Rhys's parents, Melanie and Stephen Jones, attended the concert.
"There is something for everyone on the bill. Earlier they had praised the performers, who also included Tony Christie, The Christians and Flock of Seagulls, for their commitment to the charity.
"We want as many people to come and join us on the night as possible. It will be a special way to mark Rhys's life." "To see people and performers of such professionalism, and such big names, give up their time to help the cause is just great.
"There is something for everyone on the bill. It will be a special way to mark Rhys's life."
Mel C was among various Merseyside stars to perform at the concert
Speaking after the concert, former Spice Girl Mel C said: "The atmosphere was electric from beginning to end.
"I am so pleased that I could be part of the Liverpool Unites concert and it is something else for Liverpool to be proud of."
Comedian Jimmy Tarbuck added: "It was an honour to be in such exalted company - very sad but still an honour."
Seven people charged in connection with Rhys's death are due to stand trial at Liverpool Crown Court on 2 October.Seven people charged in connection with Rhys's death are due to stand trial at Liverpool Crown Court on 2 October.
Four more people accused of perverting the course of justice in relation to Rhys's death have been bailed to reappear on 2 October, when they are expected to enter pleas.Four more people accused of perverting the course of justice in relation to Rhys's death have been bailed to reappear on 2 October, when they are expected to enter pleas.