Emily Atack has hit back at critics who have condemned Sarah Everard’s vigil in Clapham.
Following the horrific murder of Sarah, hundreds gathered in Clapham Common on Saturday to pay respect to the 33-year-old.
However, the event has sparked much debate online as mourners flocked to the location amid the pandemic and strict social distancing guidelines.
As images from the vigil surfaced online on Saturday evening, a number of Twitter users were infuriated by the huge crowds of people.
When one unimpressed social media commented on a photo shared by Sue Perkins: “Shocking, they should go home,” TV star Emily hit back in support of the mourners.
“What if it was your daughter?” she penned in defence.
Following Emily’s supportive response, others flocked to share their thoughts on the tragic event.
“This is a horrendous thing that has happened. And people shouldn’t condemn those who want to grieve,” one user wrote.
“Can people just stop and look at the bigger picture here,” another echoed.
Meanwhile, a third tweeted: “Sarah deserves to be respected like this. Anyone who thinks any differently can kindly stop talking if they have nothing nice to say.”
Earlier on Saturday, Metropolitan Police officer Wayne Couzens appeared at Westminster Magistrates' Court charged with the murder and kidnapping of Sarah, a 33-year-old marketing executive.
The court heard that Sarah's body was found in a builder's bag and she had to be identified through dental records.
She had gone missing on March 3 while walking home from a friend's flat in Clapham, south London, to her home in Brixton.
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