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| The funeral of a teenage Army cadet who was stabbed outside a Liverpool youth club is to take place later. | The funeral of a teenage Army cadet who was stabbed outside a Liverpool youth club is to take place later. |
| Joseph Lappin, 16, from Old Swan, was stabbed in the heart after being chased by a gang of up to 15 youths in the Everton area on 20 October. | Joseph Lappin, 16, from Old Swan, was stabbed in the heart after being chased by a gang of up to 15 youths in the Everton area on 20 October. |
| His parents, John and Toni Lappin, will lead mourners, including Joseph's brother and sister, at the private service at a church in the city. | His parents, John and Toni Lappin, will lead mourners, including Joseph's brother and sister, at the private service at a church in the city. |
| Three people are currently being held by police investigating his murder. | Three people are currently being held by police investigating his murder. |
| Pall bearer | Pall bearer |
| Joseph was stabbed after visiting the Shrewsbury House Youth Club for the first time to watch a friend's band. | Joseph was stabbed after visiting the Shrewsbury House Youth Club for the first time to watch a friend's band. |
| Callum Naden, 17, was also stabbed but is recovering from his injuries and another of Joseph's friends suffered minor injuries. | Callum Naden, 17, was also stabbed but is recovering from his injuries and another of Joseph's friends suffered minor injuries. |
| Callum's parents Kenny and Tracy Naden said their son would bear "emotional scars for a long time" but would be a pall bearer at Joseph's funeral. | Callum's parents Kenny and Tracy Naden said their son would bear "emotional scars for a long time" but would be a pall bearer at Joseph's funeral. |
| On Tuesday police arrested two men, aged 23 and 22, from Everton, and a 17-year-old youth from Kirkdale on suspicion of murder and attempted murder. | On Tuesday police arrested two men, aged 23 and 22, from Everton, and a 17-year-old youth from Kirkdale on suspicion of murder and attempted murder. |
| A further seven people were earlier arrested and bailed by detectives investigating the killing. | A further seven people were earlier arrested and bailed by detectives investigating the killing. |
| The funeral is taking place on Wednesday afternoon. |