Somerset County Cricket Club to remember Barnaby Webber after Nottingham stabbing
19-year-old Barnaby Webber was killed during the incident in the early hours of Tuesday morning in Nottingham
Somerset Cricket says Barnaby Webber will be remembered at fixtures against Surrey this Friday - and Nottinghamshire on the 25th of June.
Yesterday, cricketers from the Somerset and Essex sides both held a minutes' silence and wore black armbands as a mark of respect to the three people who died in the early hours of Tuesday morning.
Both 19-year-olds who were killed were hugely talented cricketers.
Grace O'Malley Kumar played junior cricket for Essex, whilst Barnaby Webber was on the 1st Team squad for Bishop's Hull - with the club asking people to leave flowers for him at the ground.
Barnaby also played cricket for the University of Nottingham, where both teenagers were students.
In a club statement yesterday, Somerset County Cricket Club said: "The thoughts of everyone associated with Somerset County Cricket Club and Somerset Cricket Foundation are with the family, friends and clubmates of Barnaby Webber at this difficult time.
"19-year-old Barnaby lost his life following the tragic events in Nottingham yesterday.
"As a mark of respect, the flag at the Cooper Associates County Ground has been flying at half mast today, as were the Somerset and Essex flags at Chelmsford where both sets of players wore black armbands. A minute of silence was also impeccably observed before play began.
"Representatives from Somerset County Cricket Club and Somerset Cricket Foundation, including Gordon Hollins and Jon Bendle will join others in laying floral tributes at Bishops Hull CC where Barnaby had latterly played his cricket.
"Barnaby will also be remembered at Somerset’s forthcoming fixtures against Surrey on Friday June 16th and against Nottinghamshire on Sunday June 25th.
"Clubs and leagues within the County are being asked to consider holding a minute’s silence or a minute’s applause at fixtures this weekend."
Last night, a vigil was held at the University of Nottingham in their memories, with relatives of medical student Grace and history student Barnaby embracing the crowds at the main campus.
Barnaby's dad, David, paid an emotional tribute, and said: "He loved it here in Nottingham. He couldn't wait to come back.
"His heart will be with you guys forever, and thank you so much."
A 'fantastic bloke'
Barnaby's cricket captain also attended the vigil.
Chris Heron told us: "Barney was just a fantastic bloke... fantastic sportsman and just someone who was so enthusiastic, throwing himself into everything he did.
"The vigil was really touching - it was really nice to see people offering support to both Grace and Barney.
"It shows the support the university have, whether you knew them or didn't know them, it's just amazing to see.
"Staff here have been offering support ever since, and I think Nottingham is still safe. I think it was a case of wrong person wrong time, and it was just unfortunate."
The sons of the third victim who was also remembered at the vigil - school caretaker Ian Coates - laid football shirts at the spot where he was killed.
In tribute, his brother Phil said Ian had led 'a good life' on a post on social media.
Investigations into the incident continue.
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