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Mourners have gathered to pay tribute to an Army cadet who was stabbed to death in an attack near a youth club. | Mourners have gathered to pay tribute to an Army cadet who was stabbed to death in an attack near a youth club. |
Joseph Lappin, 16, from Old Swan, was stabbed in the heart after being chased by up to 15 youths in Everton, Liverpool, on 20 October. | Joseph Lappin, 16, from Old Swan, was stabbed in the heart after being chased by up to 15 youths in Everton, Liverpool, on 20 October. |
He died shortly after the attack, in which his friend Callum Naden, 17, suffered serious stab wounds. | He died shortly after the attack, in which his friend Callum Naden, 17, suffered serious stab wounds. |
Joseph's family and friends attended St Oswald's Church in Old Swan for a requiem mass in his honour. | Joseph's family and friends attended St Oswald's Church in Old Swan for a requiem mass in his honour. |
His parents, John, 45, and Toni Lappin, 44, led mourners, including Joseph's younger brother and sister, at the private service. | |
Members of the Liverpool Scottish Regiment performed a guard of honour and helped carry Joseph's coffin into church along with two of his friends. | |
He was popular and loved by everyone, the centre of family life Reverend Mark Madden | |
A floral tribute from his parents read: "Joe, our beautiful son, still can't believe that we've lost you. Miss you so much, love you for ever, Mum and Dad." | |
Reverend Mark Madden, leading the service, told the congregation: "None of us ever imagined just over two weeks ago that we would ever be here today, but today we commend and return Joe back to God. | |
"It's only when someone is taken from us that we fully realise their true worth. | |
"He was popular and loved by everyone, the centre of family life." | |
Ten arrests | |
Father Madden said the young cadet had a "bright future ahead of him" after leaving school "desperate" to join the armed forces and serve his country. | |
"Entering this kind of career is a selfless act of love and generosity, especially given the problems and dangers of our world today," he added. | |
"It says a lot about Joe, his character and determination. A credit to all who know him." | |
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. |
They have now been released on bail. A total of 10 people have been arrested during the inquiry. |