A young girl who died in a stabbing at a dance class in the UK was honored in a heartfelt funeral ceremony.

The devastating loss of a young life is always heartbreaking, and on Saturday, the family and friends of Bebe King gathered for a private funeral to mourn the six-year-old who was tragically killed in a stabbing rampage. Bebe was the second of the three girls who lost their lives on July 29th in Southport, a tragedy that sparked nationwide riots for over a week. The chaos was fueled by misinformation spread by far-right groups, wrongly identifying the suspect as a Muslim asylum seeker.

In a statement released a week ago, Bebe's family described her as a lively and joyful spirit, full of love and light. They expressed their deep sorrow and thanked everyone for their love and support during this difficult time. Lauren and Ben King, along with their other daughter Genie, shared their memories of Bebe, saying she will always be their shining star, and they will carry her with them in everything they do.

As the family laid their little girl to rest, they asked for privacy and limited the funeral service at St Cuthbert's Church to only close family and friends. They also requested that attendees wear bright colors in honor of Bebe and asked for others to light a candle in her memory. The community also mourned the loss of two other girls, Alice da Silva Aguiar, 9, and Elsie Dot Stancombe, 7, who were also killed in the attack that left 10 others injured, including two adults.

Bebe's older sister, Genie, was present during the attack and managed to escape. Her parents expressed their pride in her strength and courage, and the support they will continue to provide as a family. The funeral for Alice was held the previous Sunday, where Chief Merseyside Police Constable Serena Kennedy spoke on behalf of the parents, calling for an end to the violence and unrest. They urged everyone not to use their daughter's name as an excuse for violence or hatred.

The riots erupted the night after the stabbings, following a peaceful vigil in Southport. A group of mostly men marched towards a mosque, throwing bricks and bottles at the police and setting a police van on fire. Dozens of officers were injured, and the violence continued the next day in London and other cities before spreading to Belfast, Northern Ireland. The chaos included burning cars, looting businesses, and attacking hotels that housed asylum seekers.

After more than 1000 arrests, efforts for swift justice have already resulted in about 100 people being sentenced to up to six years in prison. The rioting came to an end on August 7th as police prepared for protests organized by far-right agitators in 100 different locations. However, the demonstrations did not materialize, and instead, massive anti-racism marches took place, sending a message of unity and standing against violence and hatred. The community came together to mourn the loss of innocent lives and to call for peace and harmony.

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