March for Bobbi-Anne McLeod taking place in Plymouth city centre
Organisers are inviting people to join them in celebrating her memory, one year on from her murder
Last updated 26th Nov 2022
People in Plymouth will come together today to march in memory of teenager, Bobbi-Anne McLeod.
The 18-year-old was murdered in November last year.
Organisers are inviting people to join them in celebrating her memory, one year on since her life was taken.
Mel Sevieri and Elle Butcher are behind the event, which takes places at the sundial in Plymouth city centre at 1.00pm today (Saturday 26 November).
The event page reads: "She will be remembered, and those who honour her memory will make sure of that.
"She plays a big role in why the women of Plymouth are finally being heard, and are speaking out over what they believe in. So join us, in celebrating her memory a year on."
Mel and Elle have been behind previous marches for Bobbi-Anne in Plymouth.
Speaking to us ahead of the event, Elle said: "We will be wearing her favourite colours, so blue and some may be wearing purple.
"Last time we did have purple hearts on our hands or people wore it as face paint. We will also possibly be bringing candles for the vigil later on at the end of the march."
Mel adds: "It would be great if we could all be looking the same: saying the same message, chanting the same thing and wearing the same colour.
"If you want to bring a placard as well that's absolutely fine, with whatever messages you want on them to get your messages heard."
Councillor Charlotte Holloway is supporting Elle and Mel with the event. She said: "This march is very much to honour Bobbi-Anne's memory, her life and the life she should have led. We're really hoping lots of women and men from Plymouth will come out and show their support.
"I think we have so much more to do on the topic of violence against women and girls more broadly, but this is a moment for us to reflect."
You can find more information about the event here.