Funeral of cyber-bullying victim
The funeral took place on Friday of Hannah Smith from Lutterworth who killed herself after being bullied online.
- Jane Hesketh
Coffin carried into church by Hannah Smith's father
Hannah Smith's purple coffin was carried into St Mary's Church in Lutterworth, Leicestershire, by her father.
It was covered in a plastic sheet as the rain fell relentlessly.
Reverend Charlie Styles read extracts from a book of remembrance to Hannah, in which the 14-year-old was described as kind, loving and a good friend to all.
He said she warmed everyone's hearts and will be missed.
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