Hundreds brave rain for funeral of Jacob Jenkins

Hundreds of balloons were released to celebrate the life of Jacob Jenkins Credit: ITV News Tyne Tees

Hundreds of people lined the streets of Hartlepool for the funeral of Jacob Jenkins.

The two-year-old boy died after choking on a grape while out for a meal with his parents earlier this month. He was in a coma for five days before he died.

Hundreds of balloons were released as people paid their respects to remember and celebrate Jacob's life.

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