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| Sabina Nessa: Hundreds pay respects at London vigil | Sabina Nessa: Hundreds pay respects at London vigil |
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| Sabina Nessa's sister, Jebina Yasmin Islam: "We have lost an amazing, caring, beautiful sister" | |
| Hundreds of people have joined a vigil for teacher Sabina Nessa who was killed as she walked to a pub in south-east London. | Hundreds of people have joined a vigil for teacher Sabina Nessa who was killed as she walked to a pub in south-east London. |
| The 28-year-old was discovered in Cator Park in Kidbrooke, by a member of the public on Saturday. | The 28-year-old was discovered in Cator Park in Kidbrooke, by a member of the public on Saturday. |
| She had been walking to meet a friend at The Depot bar last Friday, a journey which "should have taken five minutes". | She had been walking to meet a friend at The Depot bar last Friday, a journey which "should have taken five minutes". |
| More than 500 people have gathered at Pegler Square, not far from where a wanted suspect was captured on CCTV. | |
| Well-wishers attend a vigil for 28 year-old teacher Sabina Nessa | Well-wishers attend a vigil for 28 year-old teacher Sabina Nessa |
| Jebina Yasmin Islam, Sabina Nessa's sister, broke down as she addressed crowds at the vigil. | Jebina Yasmin Islam, Sabina Nessa's sister, broke down as she addressed crowds at the vigil. |
| She said: "I just want to say thank you to everyone who came today to show support for my sister. | She said: "I just want to say thank you to everyone who came today to show support for my sister. |
| "We have lost an amazing, caring, beautiful sister, who left this world far too early." | "We have lost an amazing, caring, beautiful sister, who left this world far too early." |
| Members of the public light candles in memory of Sabina Nessa | Members of the public light candles in memory of Sabina Nessa |
| She told the crowd how Sabina had loved her family. | She told the crowd how Sabina had loved her family. |
| She said: "Words cannot describe how we are feeling, this feels like we are stuck in a bad dream and can't get out of it - our world is shattered, we are simply lost for words. | She said: "Words cannot describe how we are feeling, this feels like we are stuck in a bad dream and can't get out of it - our world is shattered, we are simply lost for words. |
| "No family should go through what we are going through." | "No family should go through what we are going through." |
| Sabina Nessa was found near the One Space community centre in Kidbrooke | |
| Ms Nessa's uncle, Shahin Miah, described his niece as "a kind and a open-minded person", who was "always smiling and helping others". | |
| He said Ms Nessa's death has "once again brought to the fore the question of women's safety on the streets". | |
| In his statement, he said: "We don't want what happened to Sabina to happen to anyone else. | |
| "We don't want any other mother's chest to be empty or filled with deep sorrow, or to see the tears in the eyes of any father." | |
| Police want to speak to this man | Police want to speak to this man |
| As the police investigation continues officers want to identify a balding man, who was seen with something in his hands, who could be "vital" to the case. | As the police investigation continues officers want to identify a balding man, who was seen with something in his hands, who could be "vital" to the case. |
| The wanted man, who was wearing grey jeans and a black jacket, can be seen looking over his shoulder and pulling up his hood as he walks along the pavement. | The wanted man, who was wearing grey jeans and a black jacket, can be seen looking over his shoulder and pulling up his hood as he walks along the pavement. |
| Metropolitan Police Assistant Commissioner Louisa Rolfe urged anyone who may know the man to contact them. | Metropolitan Police Assistant Commissioner Louisa Rolfe urged anyone who may know the man to contact them. |
| Two men arrested on suspicion of Ms Nessa's murder have now been released pending further investigation. | Two men arrested on suspicion of Ms Nessa's murder have now been released pending further investigation. |
| Members of the public attend a vigil in memory of Sabina Nessa, and in solidarity against violence against women, at Pegler Square in Kidbrooke, south London | Members of the public attend a vigil in memory of Sabina Nessa, and in solidarity against violence against women, at Pegler Square in Kidbrooke, south London |
| Prime Minister Boris Johnson's official Twitter account shared a photo of a candle lit outside the front door of No 10 Downing Street with the caption "Tonight we remember Sabina Nessa" | Prime Minister Boris Johnson's official Twitter account shared a photo of a candle lit outside the front door of No 10 Downing Street with the caption "Tonight we remember Sabina Nessa" |
| The Duchess of Cambridge said she was "saddened by the loss of another innocent young woman on our streets" as police continued the hunt for Ms Nessa's killer. | The Duchess of Cambridge said she was "saddened by the loss of another innocent young woman on our streets" as police continued the hunt for Ms Nessa's killer. |
| In March, the duchess privately visited the memorial to murdered marketing executive Sarah Everard in Clapham Common, south-west London, after the 33-year-old was killed by off-duty police officer Wayne Couzens. | In March, the duchess privately visited the memorial to murdered marketing executive Sarah Everard in Clapham Common, south-west London, after the 33-year-old was killed by off-duty police officer Wayne Couzens. |
| A candle was also lit outside No 10 Downing Street in memory of Ms Nessa. | A candle was also lit outside No 10 Downing Street in memory of Ms Nessa. |
| At the scene: Lauren Moss, BBC London Home Affairs correspondent | At the scene: Lauren Moss, BBC London Home Affairs correspondent |
| Hundreds gathered not far from the crime scene where forensic officers are still working | Hundreds gathered not far from the crime scene where forensic officers are still working |
| "Say her name. Sabina Nessa. We will never forget," was the request from the leaders of the vigil. | "Say her name. Sabina Nessa. We will never forget," was the request from the leaders of the vigil. |
| Hundreds gathered here in Pegler Square all said her name. Sabina Nessa. | Hundreds gathered here in Pegler Square all said her name. Sabina Nessa. |
| This is the square the 28-year-old teacher was walking to this time last week. She never made it. | This is the square the 28-year-old teacher was walking to this time last week. She never made it. |
| Now Londoners from across the city, many of them holding candles and laying flowers, are listening on this quiet, still autumn evening to the vigil speakers. | Now Londoners from across the city, many of them holding candles and laying flowers, are listening on this quiet, still autumn evening to the vigil speakers. |
| Dozens more silhouetted figures observe from the tower blocks overlooking Pegler Square. | Dozens more silhouetted figures observe from the tower blocks overlooking Pegler Square. |
| Many observers are crying, listening to the speakers including Sabina Nessa's sister who says her family's world has been shattered. | Many observers are crying, listening to the speakers including Sabina Nessa's sister who says her family's world has been shattered. |
| But while a community joins together in grief, just behind the vigil, police have sealed off an area. Yellow evidence markers dot the road. | But while a community joins together in grief, just behind the vigil, police have sealed off an area. Yellow evidence markers dot the road. |
| As one person spoke emotionally of Sabina Nessa, a forensics officer combed the bushes, a reminder that this is still very much an ongoing investigation. | As one person spoke emotionally of Sabina Nessa, a forensics officer combed the bushes, a reminder that this is still very much an ongoing investigation. |
| Crowds also gathered in Hackney, Newham, Bristol and in Brighton, to pay tribute to Ms Nessa. | Crowds also gathered in Hackney, Newham, Bristol and in Brighton, to pay tribute to Ms Nessa. |
| There was a large turnout at a vigil for Sabina Nessa in Brighton | There was a large turnout at a vigil for Sabina Nessa in Brighton |
| A spokesperson for Brighton and Hove Council said: "Every woman and girl should feel safe in their streets, in their parks and open spaces and in their homes. | |
| "We have today lowered the flags at Hove Town Hall and Brighton Town Hall in memory of Sabina Nessa and to raise awareness of violence against women and girls." | |
| Are you taking part in a vigil for Sabina Nessa? Please share your experiences by emailing haveyoursay@bbc.co.uk. | Are you taking part in a vigil for Sabina Nessa? Please share your experiences by emailing haveyoursay@bbc.co.uk. |
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