Liverpool activists released blue balloons in memory of a teenager who was found dead in Northern Ireland.
Noah Donohoe was discovered in a storm drain in Belfast six days after he went missing on June 21 2020. On the eve of his disappearance two years later 104 balloons were released to mark each week Noah has not been home.
The event, organised by activists Sheila Coleman and Sonia Bassey MBE, took place by the waterfront at the Cunard building on Monday 20 June 2022. The blue balloons - the teenager's favourite colour - were released at 6.11pm, the last time he was seen on CCTV.
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There were dozens at the rally in the city. Sheila told the ECHO: "This city knows about injustice, it would be wrong not to reach out and support… especially with its Irish connections.
“Fiona Donohoe deserves truth, she deserves justice… that’s all Fiona is asking for: the truth. Where was this lovely boy for six days?”
Shelia made an impassioned speech to activists before the group released the balloons into the air.
Sonia told the ECHO: “I saw a news article about {Noah's death]. It’s overwhelming to see people come down and show their support. I really really appreciate it.
“Noah’s army are all over the world, not just in Liverpool!”
Footage of Noah’s last moments saw him cycling naked through an estate. He was nowhere near where he planned to go in Belfast and reportedly vanished 18 minutes after he left his family home.
A post-mortem examination found Noah drowned. An inquest into the child’s death is set to start on November 28 and last for 21 days.
Noah’s mum Fiona Donohoe was critical of the police’s investigation and claimed she wanted “answers” for her son’s death on a viral podcast.
Noah lived in Belfast with his mum Fiona, who worked in healthcare. A protest was recently held outside a PSNI office over its plans to retain details of the case from the inquest, according to the BBC.
Fundraising campaign The Noah Donohoe Foundation has raised £76,452 so far. The money, according to the JustGiving page, will support music and sports groups in Belfast, two of Noah’s main passions in life.
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