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Funeral of Gloucester murder victim to take place

The funeral of shop worker Dolton Powell is due to take place at Gloucester Cathedral this morning. The 21-year-old was stabbed to death in in Gloucester early on 23 August. Seven people have been charged with his murder.

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Funeral of Dolton Powell to take place in Gloucester

People are being asked to wear a touch of purple in Dolton's memory Credit: Family

The funeral of Dolton Powell is being held at Gloucester Cathedral at 11am this morning.

The 21-year-old shop worker was stabbed to death near the All Nations Club in Chase Lane early on Sunday 23 August. Seven people have been charged with his murder.

Hundreds of people are expected for the service, including friends and family who have flown in from America and Jamaica. Those who come are being asked to wear some purple, which was Dolton's favourite colour.

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