Funeral prayers held for Sabina Nessa as family demands safer streets for women
Sabina Nessa was attacked as she walked through Cator Park in Kidbrooke, south-east London, on her way to meet a friend.
The funeral of Sabina Nessa, who was attacked as she walked to meet a friend in south-east London, has taken place, following prayers at East London Mosque.
Ms Nessa, 28, was attacked as she walked through Cator Park in Kidbrooke on September 17.
Her body was discovered nearly 24 hours later covered with leaves near a community centre in the park.
On Friday, funeral prayers were said for her at East London Mosque in Whitechapel, east London.
In a statement to the BBC, Sabina’s family said: “Our loss is immeasurable with the realisation that we will not see our beloved Sabina again.”
Her family also called on the Government to make the UK’s streets safer for women.
“Our communities need to be made safer for women, so nothing like this can ever happen again,” they said.
“Actions speak louder than words, and we need to see proactive steps being taken for women’s safety.”
The Home Office has been contacted for comment.
Garage worker Koci Selamaj, 36, from Eastbourne, who is charged with Ms Nessa’s murder, will appear in court on December 16 for a plea hearing.