Hundreds of balloons were released in memory of a woman who was stabbed to death in the street.
Heartbroken family and friends came together in Webster Park, Kirkby, on Monday evening, August 29, to remember Karen Dempsey. The nan was found with a stab wound to the chest following an incident outside the Brambles pub on Cherryfield Drive on Monday, August 22.
Merseyside Police have charged Karen's son Jamie Dempsey, 32, of Brechin Road, Kirkby with her murder. He was remanded into custody and appeared at Merseyside Domestic Violence remand court on Thursday (August 25).
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Jamie Dempsey was also charged with possession of a bladed article, s18 wounding with intent and affray. Hundreds of people came to the park with balloons and matching t-shirts with "fly high Karen" written on the front.
A number of people gave speeches and described Karen, 55, as being "loved by everyone in Kirkby" and a "top girl". Balloons were released at around 8.15pm as people clapped and cheered.
Loved ones also raised a glass to Karen after the balloons were released. More than £900 was raised at the balloon release event, with all proceeds going towards Karen’s grandkids.
Anyone with information about where knives are being stored and who is carrying them is asked to contact Merseyside Police social media desk via Twitter @MerPolCC or Facebook ‘Merseyside Police Contact Centre’. You can also call 101, or contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously, on 0800 555 111 or via their online form at: https://crimestoppers-uk.org/give-information/give-information.
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