BBC News
watch One-Minute World News
Last Updated: Friday, 29 July 2005, 21:47 GMT 22:47 UK
In pictures: Funeral of shot Brazilian

Mourners of Jean Charles de Menezes

Thousands have mourned the Brazilian mistakenly killed by British police, in his home town of Gonzaga.

Mourners of Jean Charles de Menezes

Jean Charles de Menezes was shot last Friday by officers searching for those behind the attempted attacks in London.

A rose on the coffin of Jean Charles de Menezes

His mother laid a rose for her son.

Mourners of Jean Charles de Menezes in London

He was also remembered at a service in London's Westminster Cathedral.

Mourners carry the coffin of Jean Charles de Menezes

Relatives had accompanied the remains of Mr Menezes from the British capital back to Brazil.

Coffin of Jean Charles de Menezes

He was laid on a fire engine to transport him to his home town.

Banner for Jean Charles de Menezes

Some banners in Gonzaga are calling the young man a martyr.

Protest over the shooting of Jean Charles de Menezes

His death has also prompted protests.





FEATURES, VIEWS, ANALYSIS
Massive backing for Bolivia's social revolution
Kenyans try to lose 'worst dressed nation' label
Bling, toxic debt, tweets... send us your favourites

PRODUCTS & SERVICES

Americas Africa Europe Middle East South Asia Asia Pacific