Casey-Lyanne Kearney Murder: Friends In Tears At Teenager's Funeral

Tears At Funeral For Doncaster Teen Murdered On Valentine's Day

Dozens of school friends of a murdered teenager left her packed funeral service in tears today.

Casey-Lyanne Kearney, 13, was stabbed in Elmfield Park, Doncaster, on Valentine's Day after dialling 999 for help.

She was found lying injured and died in hospital.

On Friday around 300 people packed into the tiny St Wilfred's Church, in the Cantley area of Doncaster, with some left listening to the service from the road outside.

Many of the congregation wore orange ties or scarves - Casey-Lyanne's favourite colour.

After the half-hour service, many of the teenagers were crying and holding each other for comfort as they walked out of the churchyard.

Casey-Lyanne had left her home at around midday on Tuesday February 14 and caught the bus to Doncaster town centre, where she intended to meet a friend.

She called the police and a passer-by phoned for an ambulance.

Last weekend, more than 200 people took part in two charity walks and a concert to raise money for Casey-Lyanne's family to cover funeral costs.

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