Hundreds attend funeral for Katie Rough in York
The funeral for the 7 year old is being held at York Minster
A public funeral for 7 year old Katie Rough, who died after being found with serious injuries in the Woodthorpe area of York last month has been held in the city.
People going to the memorial service for Katie Rough at York Minister this afternoon were asked to dress smartly with a splash of colour.
Her funeral at the Minster was led by the Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu.
Her family said in a statement: We are asking as many people as possible to attend and to wear traditional funeral outfits but to add a splash of colour such as a rainbow tie, red shoes, bright hair piece, etc., - whatever you feel comfortable in.''
Katie's death shook the city of York after she was attacked in the Woodthorpe area on January 9th
More than 1,300 people donated money to an online appeal for her family which raised more than £25,000.
Her parents have thanked all those who have raised money and said a lasting memorial will be established for their daughter.
They said: It has helped us more than you can ever imagine.''
The funeral service was held in the Quire at York Minster with additional seating in the cathedral's Nave.
The funeral cortege arrived at the South Transept Door of the Minster where it was met by Dr Sentamu, who received Katie's coffin into the Minster.
After the dismissal at the end of the service, the procession left through the South Transept Door as the family left for a private family service of committal.
A 15-year-old girl has been charged with her murder.