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Funeral held for 'starved' girl | |
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The funeral has taken place of a seven-year-old girl who allegedly starved to death in Birmingham. | 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 on 17 May. | |
Her mother Angela Gordon, 34, and her partner Junaid Abuhamza, 30, were charged with her murder, "causing or allowing" her death and child cruelty. | |
The funeral took place at Salafi Mosque in Small Heath after Friday prayers. | |
Her father Ishaq Abu Zaire was one of six men who carried the coffin into the mosque in Wright Street. | |
Speaking after the service, Mr Zaire paid tribute to his "wonderful" and "beautiful" daughter, who he said could now "rest in peace". | |
The funeral had been delayed for six months for a police investigation into her death and the body was only released in November. |