An honour for Henning
The Salford I.S. victim Alan Henning is remembered forever.
A permanent memorial to the murdered Salford aid worker Alan Henning is being created in his home town.
Construction of the circular garden has begun at Eccles Recreation Ground where relatives and residents held a candlelit vigil when the 47-year-old was killed by so-called Islamic State while delivering supplies to Syria.
Salford City Council, its partners Urban Vision and the local Friends of Eccles group are working in partnership to build and plant the lasting tribute to the cab driver turned humanitarian worker.
City Mayor Ian Stewart said: "Alan was a true son of Salford who was simply trying to help fellow human beings in desperate need. His senseless killing shocked everyone and Eccles is still decorated with yellow ribbons as a tribute to his bravery and humanity.
"We always wanted to create another permanent tribute to Alan, somewhere where people could pause to reflect and think of him, but wanted to be guided by Alan's family as to when the time was right. They have now given their permission and we hope to see the garden open in the next few months."