Mother of stalking victim speaks out to save others

The mother of Alice Ruggles, who was murdered by her ex boyfriend after months of harassment and intimidation has spoken out to urge other parents and victims to never ignore the warning signs.

She was speaking along with one of Alice's closest friend at a fundraising event in Gateshead to fight stalking.

24-year-old Alice Ruggles call to the police a would become a haunting cry for help.

Murdered by her jealous ex boyfriend in October last year after he camped outside her Gateshead home before breaking in through her bedroom window and cutting her throat.

Now at a fundraising event for the foundation set up in her name Alice's mother is bravely urging other victims and their parents to never underestimate the warning signs of a stalker.

Alice flatmate, Maxine McGill, found her body that night and is joining the family's fight with a simple message to anyone in an abusive relationship.

Trimaan "Harry" Dhillon was jailed for life for Alice's murder.

Her family know she can't come back but hope her foundation might save someone else before it's too late.