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Funeral for 'starved' girl held | |
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The funeral has taken place of a seven-year-old girl who allegedly starved to death in Birmingham. | |
Khyra Ishaq was pronounced dead after being taken to hospital from her home in the Handsworth area of the city in May. | Khyra Ishaq was pronounced dead after being taken to hospital from her home in the Handsworth area of the city in May. |
Her mother Angela Gordon, 34, and her partner Junaid Abuhamza, 30, have been charged with her murder, "causing or allowing" her death and child cruelty. | Her mother Angela Gordon, 34, and her partner Junaid Abuhamza, 30, have been charged with her murder, "causing or allowing" her death and child cruelty. |
Her funeral was held at Wright Street mosque, Small Heath. |