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The coffin of Rhys Jones arrives at Liverpool's Anglican Cathedral, his father, Stephen, was one of the bearers. Picture: Colin Lane

Rhys Jones: Father’s moving poem in verse to his son

RHYS JONES’S father, Stephen, was too upset to speak at his son’s funeral but did write a poem Read

Crowds for Rhys Jones funeral

Rhys Jones: It was a day for bright colours in recognition of Rhys Jones's vivid life

In the majesty of a grand cathedral, a city said farewell to a little boy. David Charters reports Read

Rhys Jones's parents speak out

Rhys Jones: David Cameron accused of trouble-making

HOME Secretary Jacqui Smith yesterday accused David Cameron of undermining efforts to cut violent crime by claiming Rhys Jones’s murder was evidence of “anarchy in the UK”. Read

The Jones family at the community vigil held in Croxteth Park for their son Rhys

Rhys Jones: Minister not worried about showing emotion

JACQUI SMITH insisted any Home Secretary would have been close to tears hearing Melanie and Stephen Jones talk about their loss. Read

The coffin of Rhys Jones arrives at Liverpool's Anglican Cathedral, his father, Stephen, was one of the bearers. Picture: Colin Lane

Rhys Jones: Thousands gather to say goodbye

THOUSANDS of mourners wearing brightly coloured football shirts paid their respects today, as Rhys Jones’ father, brother and uncles carried his blue coffin into the Anglican Cathedral. Read

Rhys Jones' funeral party passes Goodison park, Everton, as members applaud the family

Rhys Jones: Rhys pays final visit to Goodison Park

Little Rhys Jones paid one final visit to his beloved Everton today as his coffin made its journey to his funeral service. Read

Kate McCann, Madeleine's Mother in Praia da Luz

Madeleine McCann: Mum makes plea to killer

The mother of missing Madeleine McCann arrived at a Portuguese police station today to undergo further questioning by detectives. Read

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Crowds applaud Rhys Jones outside cathedral

CROWDS outside Liverpool's Anglican cathedral burst into applause as the cortege arrived for the funeral of little Rhys Jones today. Read

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Liverpool prepares for funeral of Rhys Jones

UP TO 1,000 mourners are expected to attend the funeral of Rhys Jones later today when it is held in Liverpool's Anglican Cathedral. Read

Merseyside's Chief Constable Bernard Hogan-Howe

Rhys Jones: Police chief 'worried' about gun numbers

MERSEYSIDE Police are recovering “a worrying number of guns”, Chief Constable Bernard Hogan-Howe revealed last night, just a fortnight after Rhys Jones was shot dead. Read

Rhys Jones, 11 year old died after lone gunman opened fire on him outside a crowded pub on a Merseyside estate last night

Police release youth, 16, in Rhys Jones shooting probe

A 16-YEAR-OLD boy was released on bail pending further inquiries, after earlier being questioned by detectives on suspicion of the murder of 11-year-old Rhys Jones. Read

Plea to wear bright clothes and soccer strip for Rhys Jones's funeral

THE family of Rhys Jones has invited all well-wishers to attend his funeral tomorrow. Read

Rhys Jones, 11 year old died after lone gunman opened fire on him outside a crowded pub on a Merseyside estate last night

Rhys Jones: Police make 17th arrest

A 16-year-old boy has been arrested in connection with the murder of Rhys Jones. Read

Rhys Jones: Dad and brother attend school assembly

The father and brother of murdered Liverpool 11-year-old Rhys Jones have taken his place at a school assembly. Read

Prime Minister Gordon Brown - Picture: PA Wire

Brown to “act decisively” on gang violence following Rhys Jones death

GORDON BROWN pledged yesterday to make cutting off the supply of guns to inner-city gangs a top priority – as he declined to rule out a general election next month. Read

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Pressure mounts on Rhys Jones's killer

Pressure was mounting on the killer of Liverpool Rhys Jones to turn himself in after a direct appeal was made for him to come forward to police. Read

Rhys Jones's parents speak out

Thousands turn out to remember Rhys Jones

A nine-year-old friend of Rhys Jones spoke movingly today of his shock and pain at the death of his friend. Read

Rhys Jones's parents speak out

Thousands expected at vigil for Rhys Jones

Thousands of well-wishers are expected to join the family of Rhys Jones today at a community vigil to mark the youngster’s life. Read

Detective Superintendent Dave Kelly, the senior investigating officer in the hunt for Rhys Jones's killer

Fresh appeal for key callers to contact police about Rhys Jones

Detectives hunting the killer of schoolboy Rhys Jones were today urging two key people who contacted them with information to get back in touch. Read

Rhys Jones's parents speak out

3,000 expected at park vigil for Rhys Jones

THOUSANDS of people are expected to join the parents of murdered 11-year-old Rhys Jones in a special vigil to be held in his memory tomorrow. Read

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