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Kate Lally

Grieving mum wants everyone to see video of her daughter being attacked

A heartbroken mum wants the public to see this harrowing video of her 12-year-old daughter being attacked by a bully.

Semina Halliwell died on June 12, after spending four nights in hospital.

Her mum, Rachel Halliwell, said she had reported being raped and then bullied online about her horrific ordeal.

READ MORE: 'Beautiful and funny' girl, 12, dies days after being admitted to hospital

Rachel has previously told the ECHO Semina was "traumatised" after being groomed and raped.

Merseyside Police confirmed reports that a 12-year-old girl had been raped at an address in Southport on February 25.

Rachel said: "After having her innocence taken, Semina was bullied online on a daily basis. She couldn't take it any more."

She has today shared footage of Semina being attacked on two separate occasions.

Rachel says she believes the incidents took place in parks near to their home in Southport, and happened around a month after the alleged rape.

The videos appear to show Semina being hit, kicked, and dragged to the floor.

Rachel said she wants people to see the footage, saying: "I want the whole country to see what my daughter went through.

"I will not stop until I get justice for my baby."

Rachel says even after her death, Semina continues to receive abuse.

Horrific screenshots seen by the ECHO appear to show people making fun of Semina's death, and even threatening to "trash" her grave, on Snapchat.

Semina's tragic case was raised at a parliamentary committee on June 23, when Labour MP Apsana Begum asked Education Secretary Gavin Williamson what more can be done to help protect children from sexual harassment and abuse.

Ms Begum said: "I wanted to highlight the case of Semina who was 12 years old who disclosed that she'd been raped, and has committed suicide last week."

Merseyside Police is investigating a report of rape, and a "number of allegations relating to the same alleged victim received before and since her tragic death".

A spokesman said: "A report was received on March 23 that a 12-year-old girl had been raped at an address in Southport on February 25. An investigation was launched and a juvenile voluntarily attended a police station for interview.

"Extensive enquiries are ongoing into this allegation and other matters relating to the same alleged victim, and it would be inappropriate to comment further at this stage."

Semina's funeral will take place on July 23.

Rachel says anyone who knew and loved Semina is invited, to "celebrate her short life".

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