Daughter's letter to father in full

Garry Newlove was the father of three children

The 12-year-old daughter of Garry Newlove wrote a letter to her father after he was attacked outside their home on Station Road North in Warrington, Cheshire.

Here is the full transcript of her letter.

To Daddy,

I am unable to see you right now as you are too ill but I know you can fight this as you are a strong, loving man who I know loves me no matter what.

I am asking you to be strong and don't give in as I love you too much to believe that you won't go without a fight.

I had a dream last night that you woke up and you were fine except you didn't know me at all. If that did happen and you didn't know me I would still try to help you remember.

I will stick by you while you are in hospital and I will take care of mummy.

I can't get across to you how much I will miss you and I don't know what I would do without you.

You have always been there for me when I am down and you always put a smile on my face (even if it is a rubbish joke).

You mean the world to me and I wouldn't change you for the world.

When you get out of here I will be there with a big smile on my face.

I hope you can hear me right now as I hope it will give you more strength and determination as to wake up.

I thought I saw nanna Newlove's face in the TV last night and I keep seeing her. I know she is here with you looking out for you and is probably offering cornflakes or Thorntons toffee.

I love you with all my heart so please don't give in. We are all taking care of you and mummy.

We will deeply miss you and I want you to know you are the best dad anyone can ask for. I love you so much and I do hope you can fight this. I love you!

From your darling daughter who loves you so much and from the whole family.

WE LOVE YOU!! AND DON'T GIVE IN!! xxxxxoooooxxx