Floral tributes left to tragic schoolgirl Ava White will be removed at her family's request.
On November 25, the 12-year-old had been in town with friends when she was assaulted on Church Street. She was taken to Alder Hey Children's Hospital where she died a short time later.
Since then, tributes have been pouring in for the young girl from friends, family and strangers, who expressed their heartbreak.
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Today, Liverpool City Council have said they will remove the floral tributes there, at the family's request.
This is to avoid any potential damage the weather may cause.
Taking to social media, the council said: "Due to the rainy and windy weather, the family of Ava White have asked us to remove the floral tributes left in her memory, so that they are not damaged.
"Thank you for leaving your tributes and your kind thoughts. RIP Ava White, never forgotten."
Police were called to reports of an assault in the area of Church Alley at around 8.39pm on Thursday, November 25.
When officers arrived they discovered Ava, who was out with friends following the Christmas switch-on, collapsed on the ground while a member of the public who witnessed the attack was giving first aid.
Paramedics attended at the scene and Ava was taken to Alder Hey Children’s Hospital where sadly she died a short time later despite the best efforts of medical staff.
A 14-year-old boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was charged with the murder of Ava and possession of a bladed article. He could face trial next year.
Earlier this month, hundreds turned out for an emotional vigil to Ava White which started with a balloon release, many bearing her name and personal tributes.
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