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17:12 GMT, Friday, 12 December 2008

Funeral held for 'starved' girl

Khyra Ishaq

The funeral has taken place of a seven-year-old girl who allegedly starved to death in Birmingham.

Khyra Ishaq was pronounced dead after being taken to hospital from her home in the Handsworth area of the city on 17 May.

Her mother Angela Gordon, 34, and her partner Junaid Abuhamza, 30, were charged with her murder, "causing or allowing" her death and child cruelty.

The funeral took place at Salafi Mosque in Small Heath after Friday prayers.

Her father Ishaq Abu Zaire was one of six men who carried the coffin into the mosque in Wright Street.

Speaking after the service, Mr Zaire paid tribute to his "wonderful" and "beautiful" daughter, who he said could now "rest in peace".

The funeral had been delayed for six months for a police investigation into her death and the body was only released in November.




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Khyra's body released to family (18 Nov 08 |  West Midlands )
Khyra couple face murder charge (20 Aug 08 |  West Midlands )

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