A woman who died after falling from a nightclub fire escape is to be laid to rest later this week.
Emergency services rushed to Hey Amigos nightclub on West Street, Southport at around 2.55am on Sunday, September 4, after Katie Davenport fell from a fire escape during a night out. The 23-year-old was rushed to hospital but despite doctors' best efforts, died 13 days later on Saturday, September 17 at The Walton Centre.
Katie's sister, Lianne Clegg, has now asked people to join her and her family at Katie's funeral before celebrating her life that evening. Lianne said: "Katie’s funeral will take place this Friday on October 14 at 4pm at West Lancashire crematorium, followed at the Metro on Portland Street for a celebration of Katie’s short life.