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Balloon release to honour toddler Balloon release honours toddler
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A parade and balloon release is to take place in honour of a Dundee toddler killed by his mother's boyfriend. A parade and balloon release has taken place in honour of a Dundee toddler killed by his mother's boyfriend.
Robert Cunningham, 23, hit Brandon Muir so hard that the 23-month-old's intestine burst and he died from his injuries in March last year.Robert Cunningham, 23, hit Brandon Muir so hard that the 23-month-old's intestine burst and he died from his injuries in March last year.
Cunningham was jailed for 10 years for culpable homicide. Brandon's mother, Heather Boyd, was cleared of the charges against her.Cunningham was jailed for 10 years for culpable homicide. Brandon's mother, Heather Boyd, was cleared of the charges against her.
Organisers said the event was not a protest, but a way to pay tribute.Organisers said the event was not a protest, but a way to pay tribute.
Participants will march from Dundee High School to Tayside Police headquarters, where balloons will be released. Participants marched from Dundee High School to Tayside Police headquarters, where balloons were released.
Organisers expect 200 to 300 people to take part. Organisers said between 130 and 200 people took part. Tayside Police put the figure at 60, and said the event passed off peacefully.
Allan Petrie, from the Real Justice for Brandon campaign, said: "Baby P touched a lot of people and Caleb Ness touched a lot of people, but this was on our doorsteps. Allan Petrie, from the Real Justice for Brandon campaign, said: "There was a lot of support for us on the streets. Baby P touched a lot of people and Caleb Ness touched a lot of people, but this was on our doorsteps.
Robert Cunningham was sentenced to 10 years for killing BrandonRobert Cunningham was sentenced to 10 years for killing Brandon
"When something like this happens on people's doorsteps they seem to take more action and get more involved in it."When something like this happens on people's doorsteps they seem to take more action and get more involved in it.
"We are looking at Robert Cunningham's sentence because we believe it is too lenient."We are looking at Robert Cunningham's sentence because we believe it is too lenient.
"The judge should have given Robert Cunningham life for taking a life.""The judge should have given Robert Cunningham life for taking a life."
Brandon was pronounced dead in Ninewells Hospital on 16 March 2008. Examinations of his body found at least 40 injuries, including cracked ribs.Brandon was pronounced dead in Ninewells Hospital on 16 March 2008. Examinations of his body found at least 40 injuries, including cracked ribs.
Cunningham was initially charged with Brandon's murder but was later found guilty of the reduced charge of culpable homicide.Cunningham was initially charged with Brandon's murder but was later found guilty of the reduced charge of culpable homicide.
Ms Boyd had been charged with culpable homicide by failing to get Brandon medical treatment after he was attacked by Cunningham.Ms Boyd had been charged with culpable homicide by failing to get Brandon medical treatment after he was attacked by Cunningham.
However, a judge ruled it could not be proved that she knew her son had been hurt and she was acquitted.However, a judge ruled it could not be proved that she knew her son had been hurt and she was acquitted.