She left this world far too early’: Sabina Nessa’s sister breaks down in tears as she pays tribute to the teacher at a vigil just yards from where she was killed as Kate Middleton says she is ‘saddened by the loss of another innocent young woman’
Sabina Nessa’s sister tonight broke down in tears, saying ‘she left this world far too early’ as she paid tribute to the primary school teacher at a vigil in southeast London close to where she was killed.
It comes as Kate Middleton said she was ‘saddened by the loss of another innocent young woman on our streets’ as dozens of campaigners against violence gathered in Kidbrooke Village for a vigil for the 28-year-old primary school teacher.
More than 500 campaigners and well-wishers gathered in Pegler Square with supporters arriving on foot, by bicycle and on the train to attend the memorial at the heart at the south London housing estate. Many had brought their young children, others had brought their dogs.
Dozens lit candles and placed bunches of flowers as they stood around a makeshift stage to honour Sabina. And Downing Street also joined the vigil, placing a lantern on the front step of the prime minister’s residence in memory of the killed primary school teacher.
Supporters clapped their hands in a show of solidarity while her friends thanked the hundreds who come together to remember the dynamic young teacher who was attacked and killed while walking at about 8.30pm last Friday evening.
Sister Jebina told the crowd: ‘We have lost an amazing, caring, beautiful sister, who left this world far too early. Words cannot describe how we are feeling, this feels like we are stuck in a bad dream and can’t get out of it. Our world is shattered, we are simply lost for words.’
Sabina Nessa’s sister tonight broke down in tears, saying ‘she left this world far too early’ as she paid tribute to her sister at a vigil just yards from where she was killed
Sabina Nessa’s sister tonight broke down in tears, saying ‘she left this world far too early’ as she paid tribute to her sister at a vigil just yards from where she was killed
Sister Jebina told the crowd: ‘We have lost an amazing, caring, beautiful sister, who left this world far too early. Words cannot describe how we are feeling, this feels like we are stuck in a bad dream and can’t get out of it. Our world is shattered, we are simply lost for words’
Sister Jebina told the crowd: ‘We have lost an amazing, caring, beautiful sister, who left this world far too early. Words cannot describe how we are feeling, this feels like we are stuck in a bad dream and can’t get out of it. Our world is shattered, we are simply lost for words’
Sister Jebina Nessa broke down in tears as she paid tribute to her sister Sabina, a 28-year-old primary school teacher who was murdered yards from her south east London home
Sister Jebina Nessa broke down in tears as she paid tribute to her sister Sabina, a 28-year-old primary school teacher who was murdered yards from her south east London home.
Members of the public broke down in tears as they attended a vigil in memory of Sabina Nessa in Kidbrooke, southeast London, tonight
Hundreds of campaigners against violence and well-wishers gathered in Pegler Square with supporters arriving on foot, by bicycle and on the train to attend the memorial for Sabina Nessa tonight
Campaigners against violence to women stood together tonight to remember Sabina Nessa who was cruelly killed just yards from her south London home
Dozens lit candles and placed bunches of flowers as they stood around a makeshift stage to honour Sabina. Supporters clapped their hands in a show of solidarity while her friends thanked the hundreds who come together to remember the dynamic young teacher
Well-wishers light candles, lay flowers and placards at a vigil for Sabina Nessa a week after she was killed in a case that police are yet to solve
Well-wishers laid flowers and lit candles around a placard calling to ‘end male violence’ at a vigil in memory of killed primary school teacher Sabina Nessa.
Kate Middleton said she was ‘saddened by the loss of another innocent young woman on our streets’ as dozens of campaigners against violence turned out to remember Sabina Nessa who was killed while walking just yards from her home
Downing Street joined the vigil, placing a lantern on the front step of the prime minister’s residence in memory of the killed primary school teacher
Together the crowd said her name, Sabina Nessa, as they vowed she would not be forgotten and her murder would not go unchallenged.
The vigil took place just yards from where a man wanted by police has been captured on CCTV around the time of the killing. The film shows a white man in his 40’s, dressed in a black hooded sweat-shirt, grey jogging bottoms and black trainers, leaving the scene.
He appears to hide his face from the CCTV cameras which are mounted on the wall of an apartment block in the upmarket development’s main square.
Met Police have now identified this man as their prime suspect in the murder of Miss Nessa. The man was held at an address in Lewisham, southeast London, yesterday afternoon and was later released pending further investigation.
Meanwhile a specialist search team scoured flower pots and drains around the square for clues to the murder. Other uniform officers kept a low profile during the vigil.
Scotland Yard wanted to avoid a repeat of the disastrous scene earlier this year during a vigil for murder victim Sarah Everard.
Met chiefs were accused of being heavy-handed with female demonstrators at the height of Covid-19 restrictions, when large public gatherings were banned.
Police have since released a separate appeal for another man and a vehicle that was seen on CCTV in the area they hope to identify which could provide a breakthrough in the case
The man, pictured with balding, dark hair in grey tracksuit bottoms, a dark-coloured hoodie and black shoes, was seen on CCTV in Peglar Square on the evening of Sabina’s attack
People light candles during a vigil in memory of Sabina Nessa, a teacher who was murdered in south east London last Friday
Well-wishers light candles, lay flowers and placards at a vigil for Sabina Nessa a week after she was killed in a case that police are yet to solve
Signs reading ‘Another woman. Another vigil. How many more?’ and ‘for her. For you Sabina… For all women… Everywhere’ at a vigil tonight.
A makeshift memorial is seen during a vigil in memory of Sabina Nessa, a teacher who was murdered in south east London last week
Well-wishers and campaigners shed tears as they gathered for a vigil in memory of killed 28-year-old primary school teacher Sabina Nessa
Supporters clapped their hands in a show of solidarity and held burning candles while her friends thanked the hundreds who come together to remember the dynamic young teacher who was attacked and killed while walking at about 8.30pm last Friday evening
Detective Chief Superintendent Trevor Lawry spoke at tonight’s vigil in memory of Sabina Nessa, as the murder investigation continues
Hundreds of mourners and well-wishers gathered in Pegler Square tonight in memory of Sabina Nessa, a 28-year-old primary school teacher killed last week
People light candles during a vigil in memory of Sabina Nessa, a teacher who was murdered in south east London last Friday
A woman lights a candle during a vigil in memory of Sabina Nessa, a 28-year-old primary school teacher who was killed in southeast London last Friday
A woman holds her hands together in prayer as well-wishers gather in Pegler Square for a vigil in memory of killed primary school teacher Sabina Nessa
Hundreds of mourners and activists gathered in Pegler Square tonight to mourn the killing of primary school teacher Sabina Nessa
Mourners and campaigners against violence towards women attended a vigil in memory of Sabina Nessa, a teacher who was killed in south east London last Friday
Kidbrooke Village residents Roxana Chelaru and husband Ionut told how they no longer feel safe in their home.
Roxana told MailOnline: ‘We live two minutes from where this poor young woman was murdered. We walk our dog in the park where she was killed. Sometimes I walk him there at night when it is dark.
‘We thought this was a nice place to live with other families. But now I don’t feel safe.
‘But tonight we want to show solidarity with this poor woman. This should not happen.’
Husband Ionut added: ‘It’s very sad. Now I am worried about my wife. Often she must walk back from the station alone. After what has happened we don’t want to live here anymore.’
Michael Stacey and wife Seychelle brought their six year old daughter Olivia to the vigil because Sabina Nessa was her teacher.
Mr Stacey, 42, a printer told MailOnline: ‘I don’t know what to say. It’s a terrible thing to happen. She was a lovely woman and a great teacher. Olivia loved her. So we’re here to pay our respects. It’s the least we can do.’
Supporters laid tributes to Sabina Nessa while her friends thanked the hundreds who come together to remember the dynamic young teacher who was attacked and killed while walking at about 8.30pm last Friday evening
Hundreds of campaigners against violence gathered in Pegler Square with supporters arriving on foot, by bicycle and on the train to attend the memorial at the heart at the south London housing estate
Together the crowd said her name, Sabina Nessa, as they vowed she would not be forgotten and her murder would not go unchallenged
Well-wishers look on emotionally as hundreds attend a vigil in memory of Sabina Nessa, a 28-year-old primary school teacher who was killed in south east London
Mourners and activists gathered at Kidbrooke tonight in memory of Sabina Nessa who was found dead in Cator Park last Friday
Mourners close their eyes as they gather to collectively mourn the death of Sabina Nessa who was killed in south east London last Friday
Dozens of well-wishers lit candles and placed bunches of flowers as they stood around a makeshift stage to honour Sabina
Members of the public broke down in tears as they attended a vigil in memory of Sabina Nessa in Kidbrooke, southeast London, tonight
MP for Lewisham East Janet Daby and MP for Eltham Clive Efford spoke at a vigil in memory of Sabina Nessa in south east London tonight.
Jamie Klingler, co-founder of the Reclaim The Streets pressure group, said Londoners had to come together to defend women against violence.
She told MailOnline: ‘This has been a terrible tragedy and everyone has been affected by this latest act of violence.
‘But the community has come together to stand up against violence to women.’
Eltham MP Clive Efford told Ms Nessa’s family: ‘With everything that you are going through, these people are here for you.’
He told the crowd that the police ‘officers here are also parents and they are just as determined to see justice to Sabina’s family as anyone else, I have witnessed that this week.’
He also told those gathered that they will need to go back into their communities to make a difference in the way that women are treated, and the levels of respect given to everyone.
To applause he said: ‘If we want to make change here, and I am talking to the blokes, those sexist jokes that trip off the tongue at the coffee machine – that is where it starts.
‘That is the small steps that create the environment where people feel they can become violent and aggressive towards women and girls.’
‘If we are going to bring about change, we have to live that change and be that change as a business, a community, a police force, a council. It comes right from the top and goes all the way down.’
Police thanked members of the public for sharing their appeal as they continue to ramp up efforts to identify a second man after police released CCTV footage of a bearded and balding man looking over his shoulder as healks down Pegler Square in Kidbrooke, south-east London.
The Met’s Detective Chief Inspector Neil John said: ‘We want to thank those who have shared our image appeal over the last 24 hours – it has gained a huge amount of coverage and we are extremely grateful for the public’s help.
‘We are now a week on from Sabina’s murder and while we have made good progress with our investigation we must keep this appeal for information going and encourage anyone who has any information to come forward.’
Police are urging anyone who might be able to identify the man and his vehicle to make contact with them immediately on 0208 721 4266 or by calling Crimestoppers completely anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Women hold candles at a vigil for killed primary school teacher Sabina Nessa in Pegler Square, Kidbrooke, in south east London
Dozens lit candles and placed bunches of flowers as they stood around a makeshift stage to honour Sabina. Supporters clapped their hands in a show of solidarity while her friends thanked the hundreds who come together to remember the dynamic young teacher
People light candles during a vigil in memory of Sabina Nessa, a teacher who was murdered in south east London last Friday
Well-wishers laid flowers and lit candles around a placard calling to ‘end male violence’ at a vigil in memory of killed primary school teacher Sabina Nessa
A woman breaks down in tears during a vigil for 28 year-old teacher Sabina Nessa, whose body was found in Pegler Square, Kidbrooke, south east London
Together the crowd said her name, Sabina Nessa, as they vowed she would not be forgotten and her murder would not go unchallenged
A woman holds a placard calling to ‘End male violence’ at a vigil tonight for murdered primary school teacher Sabina Nessa
Dozens of supporters flocked to Kidbrooke Village to honour the of the 28-year-old Primary school teacher who was murder a week ago today
Well-wishers lay floral tributes ahead of a vigil for 28 year-old primary school teacher Sabina Nessa, whose body was found in south east London last week
Campaigners and well-wishers lit candles tonight at a vigil for killed primary school teacher Sabina Nessa as a specialist search team scoured flower pots and drains around the square for clues to the murder
Dozens of supporters flocked to Kidbrooke Village to honour the of the 28-year-old Primary school teacher who was murder a week ago today
Members of the public attend a vigil in memory of Sabina Nessa, and in solidarity against violence against women, at Pegler Square in Kidbrooke, south London
Campaigners against violence to women stood together tonight to remember Sabina Nessa who was cruelly killed just yards from her south London home as police continued to comb the site for clues
People look at floral tributes for murdered 28-year-old teacher Sabina Nessa in Kidbrooke in south-east London ahead of a vigil tonight
A forensic officer combs the area around Pegler Square as part of a murder probe into the death of 28-year-old primary school teacher Sabina Nessa
Meanwhile a specialist search team scoured flower pots and drains around the square for clues to the murder in Kidbrooke, south east London.
It comes as Ms Nessa’s family released a new statement reiterating their shock over her horrifying murder as further details of the case were reported overnight.
Footage showed Sabina being struck on the head by an assailant wielding a weapon just moments after she left her flat, before she was slung over his shoulder and dumped in a local park, it is claimed.
Sabina’s sister Jebina Yasmin Islam said: ‘We as a family are shocked of the murder of our sister, daughter and aunty to my girls.
‘There are no words to describe how we are feeling as a family at the moment. We did not expect that something like this would ever happen to us.
‘I urge everyone to walk on busy streets when walking home from work, school or a friend’s homes. Please keep safe.
‘I ask you to pray for our sister and make dua (supplication) for her. May Allah grant her paradise.’
Assistant Commissioner Rolfe said the Metropolitan Police is not asking women to change their behaviour when going out at night in light of the murder of Sabina Nessa.
Experts have sealed off large parts of the park as their murder investigation continues. Pictured above: forensics tent in Cator Park in Kidbrooke, south east London, where the teacher was found dead
The Depot bar in Pegler Square, where Ms Nessa was due to go on a first date last Friday, according to her friend
