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
Mourners arrive at funeral of Hannah Smith
Mourners have begun to arrive at St Mary's Church in Lutterworth for the funeral of 14-year-old Hannah Smith.
She took her own life on the 2nd of August after being relentlessly bullied on the social networking site Ask.fm.
Her coffin will be carried into the church by her father, Dave. Mourners have all been asked to wear bright colours.
In a statement, Ask.fm have said they will delay the findings of the internal report of their site's safety until after the funeral as a mark of respect to Hannah's family.
After the service, 100 balloons will be released outside the church.
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