Hundreds join vigil for murdered British youth who was on her way home

Aleena was only minutes from her front door when she was attacked while walking in Ilford on June 26.

There was an outpouring of love and support at the vigil, which was organised by Aleena's family. Many attending donned white clothing, while mourners left dozens of bouquets of flowers and cards in tribute to Aleena.

"At this point now, we ask you to go home and thank you so much for being here today because this is our Zara, this is our issue, this is something that we must all change, it must never happen again. Thank you for being here." Marai Larasi, a member of campaign group Million Women Rise, said:"We're here to support the family, we're here to bring her home in spirit, we're here to honour her life, and we're here with absolute exhaustion because we're tired of vigils, we're tired of crying and we're tired of having to bury women of all ages and stages in life."A friend of Aleena's aunt, Ash Vickers, 54, said:"It's tragic news.

Sharman Islam Siraj, 38, from Ilford, said:"My mum lives in the area. We are from the area. This is our home. This is our community. Anjum Mouj, co-chairperson of London Black Women's Project and who was liaising with Allena's family, spoke to the crowd ahead of the vigil.

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