A VIGIL is being held this evening in Oxford to honour the life and memory of Sabina Nessa.

The primary school teacher from London was found dead in a south-east London park by a member of the public on Saturday, September 18.

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Across the country this evening at 7pm, women, people, and communities are coming together to hold a vigil to honour the 28-year-old.

Oxford City councillor Shaista Aziz has also organised a vigil at Manzil Way Gardens on Cowley Road, Oxford at 7pm today to stand in solidarity with Sabina's family and friends and against violence against women and girls.

People can bring candles and are encouraged to wear masks and socially distance.

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