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05/11/2008
Teenage Army Cadet's Funeral Takes Place
The funeral of a teenage Army cadet, who was murdered outside a youth club, is to take place today.
Joseph Lappin, 16, from Old Swan, died in hospital on October 20, after he was stabbed in the heart outside a youth club in Everton.
He and two friends had been chased by a crowd of up to 15 people and attacked on the steps of Shrewsbury House Youth Club.
His friend Callum Naden, 17, was also stabbed but is recovering from his injuries.
Joseph's family and friends attended St Oswald's Church in Old Swan, Liverpool, for a requiem mass is his honour.
Joseph's parents John and Toni Lappin are expected to lead the mourners at the private service.
Three people were arrested yesterday - two men, aged 23 and 22, from Everton, and a 17-year-old youth from Kirkdale - on suspicion of murder and attempted murder.
Five people were held on suspicion of the murder and attempted murder, however, they were released on bail last week pending further inquiries.
Joseph, an Army cadet, died in hospital from his injuries on October 20.
(JM)
Joseph Lappin, 16, from Old Swan, died in hospital on October 20, after he was stabbed in the heart outside a youth club in Everton.
He and two friends had been chased by a crowd of up to 15 people and attacked on the steps of Shrewsbury House Youth Club.
His friend Callum Naden, 17, was also stabbed but is recovering from his injuries.
Joseph's family and friends attended St Oswald's Church in Old Swan, Liverpool, for a requiem mass is his honour.
Joseph's parents John and Toni Lappin are expected to lead the mourners at the private service.
Three people were arrested yesterday - two men, aged 23 and 22, from Everton, and a 17-year-old youth from Kirkdale - on suspicion of murder and attempted murder.
Five people were held on suspicion of the murder and attempted murder, however, they were released on bail last week pending further inquiries.
Joseph, an Army cadet, died in hospital from his injuries on October 20.
(JM)
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