Hundreds turn out to remember Lindsay Birbeck in Accrington

Hundreds of people turned out last night to remember mum-of two Lindsay Birbeck, in the Coppice, Accrington.

A memorial walk was planned to take place, however, due to the large numbers police advised those attending not to take part. An area of the park was later opened for people to lay flowers and pay their respects. These were the emotional scenes last night.

Hundreds gathered to pay their respects to Lindsay Birbeckplaceholder image
Hundreds gathered to pay their respects to Lindsay Birbeck
Those joining the tributes gathered at the Avenue Parade entrance of the Coppice.placeholder image
Those joining the tributes gathered at the Avenue Parade entrance of the Coppice.
Crowds gathered last night.placeholder image
Crowds gathered last night.
After speeches from friends of the family, there was a moments silenceplaceholder image
After speeches from friends of the family, there was a moments silence
Flowers were left at the park.placeholder image
Flowers were left at the park.
Young and old attended the walk last night.placeholder image
Young and old attended the walk last night.
Following the moments silence, a choir sang Amazing Grace as people started to lay flowersplaceholder image
Following the moments silence, a choir sang Amazing Grace as people started to lay flowers
A book of remembrance was opened for residents to sign.placeholder image
A book of remembrance was opened for residents to sign.
Lindsay Birbeck memorial walkplaceholder image
Lindsay Birbeck memorial walk
Lindsay Birbeck memorial walkplaceholder image
Lindsay Birbeck memorial walk
One of the speeches.placeholder image
One of the speeches.
Some of the many flowers laid last night .placeholder image
Some of the many flowers laid last night .
Lindsay Birbeck memorial walkplaceholder image
Lindsay Birbeck memorial walk
Lindsay Birbeck memorial walkplaceholder image
Lindsay Birbeck memorial walk
Lindsay Birbeck memorial walkplaceholder image
Lindsay Birbeck memorial walk
Lindsay Birbeck memorial walkplaceholder image
Lindsay Birbeck memorial walk
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