Family of 9-year-old-girl who was stabbed to death in Boston plan to create a statue in her memory
It's hoped the statue will be installed in Boston town centre
The family of a nine-year-old-girl who was stabbed to death in Boston say they plan to create a statue of her in her memory.
Lilia Valutyte's mum and stepfather say it would be lasting tribute to their daughter.
It's hoped the statue will be installed in Boston town centre.
A 22 year old man has been charged with her murder.
On Lincolnshire Police's website the family of nine-year-old Lilia Valutyte have shared new images of the girl they say “always tried to make fun” as they plan to create a statue of her.
The pictures show Lilia dressed in a blue bubble suit, at a bike show in Boston, larking about in the kitchen, at an aquarium, and at a dance competition sharing a hug with her sister.
Mum Lina and stepfather Aurelijus say the statue will become a lasting tribute to their daughter.
Lina said that as parents they want to look forwards as they remember her, and they are calling on others to do the same. It is hoped the statue will be installed in Boston town centre, close to the street where she lost her life.
The statue will either take the form of an angel with Lilia’s face, or it will take her full likeness.
A close family friend has set up the fundraising page through Just Giving, and donations can be made via that website.