The seven-year-old will be laid to rest at St John's Church in Birkdale on what her family are calling 'Elsie's Special Day'
The date of the funeral for 'friendly, chatty and unforgettable' Elsie Dot Stancombe has been revealed. It has confirmed the date the seven-year-old will be laid to rest is Friday, August 23. Elsie was one of the three children tragically killed in a mass stabbing at The Hart Space in Southport . Eight children and two adults were also injured in the attack.
Following the conclusion of the service, Elsie and her close family will travel along Waterloo Raod, Lulworth Road and Lord Street to pass the tributes outside The Atkinson, with a tribute from Royal Mail staff as part of the cortege before a private service Burscough. The funeral directors concluded the post: 'Family flowers only please, with all donations to St John's Church or the Snowdrop Team, Alder Hey.
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