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Memorial prayers for fire victims

Memorial prayers are to be said for four members of the same family who died in a house fire in Leicester, this afternoon before their bodies are taken to Ireland for burial at the weekend.

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Police warn of delays due to memorial prayers

Police are expecting hundreds of people to attend funeral prayers being said for a mother and her three children who were killed in a house fire in Leicester.

A service is being held at Spinney Hill Park at 4pm and delays are expected.

A large volume of people are expected to attend the prayers in Spinney Hill Park. Leicestershire Police is urging those attending the prayers to travel on foot, where possible, to minimise congestion. Other motorists are being urged to avoid the area surrounding Spinney Hill Park if possible or expect some delays."

– Leicestershire Police

Shehnila Taufiq, her daughter Zainab, and sons Bilal and Jamil will be buried in Ireland this weekend. They died after a fire at their home on 13th September. Seven men have been charged with murder.

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