A HEARTBROKEN dad broke down today as he held the tiny coffin of his eight-week-old son allegedly murdered by his mum.
Little Liam O'Keefe was stabbed to death at his home in Ardoyne, Belfast, last Tuesday.
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A dad is laying his baby son to rest today Credit: ？ Photopress Belfast ？ All moral and intellectual rights retained
Liam O'Keefe was stabbed to death at a home in Belfast
His mum Raluca Tagani, 29, is charged with murder and attempted murder after a two-year-old girl was also stabbed in the horror.
Dad Liam Snr, who gave permission for his son's funeral to be covered by the media, is laying his baby boy to rest today.
He broke down as he held a tiny white coffin containing Liam's remains.
Devastated mourners wore matching grey jumpers with a picture of the baby in a 'Kiss Me I'm Irish' onesie.
Well-wishers helped raise more than ￡3,430 to support the family and pay for Liam's funeral after the tragedy.
TRAGIC END
Liam rushed back from London to the Northern Irish capital after receiving the devastating news on Tuesday night.
He spoke at a vigil on Thursday thanking the community for their support.
The grieving dad said: “To all the neighbours and the full community for all their help and support, I really appreciate it all.
“Holding this vigil means the world to me. I am truly heartbroken but it gives me the strength to know you are all giving so much love and support.
“Thank you from the bottom of my heart.”
His older daughter revealed her family's heartache after her brother was stabbed "repeatedly".
'BEAUTIFUL BABY'
Speaking from her home in Wolverhampton, she told The Sun Online: "They were meant to be having the baby’s Christening soon - and now it’s going to be a funeral.
“He was only eight weeks old so I didn’t get to meet him.
"My dad is in absolute bits.
"Liam was a beautiful baby - I just can't get my head around it. We are all devastated."
Another loved one said: "The family is all heartbroken."
Police were scrambled to the home in the Ardoyne area of the city on Tuesday at around 8pm.
Horrified neighbours reportedly screamed "oh my god" as the victims were carried from the house.
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Some locals had helped police before ambulance crews arrived after the bloodbath unfolded.
Tagani appeared at Belfast Magistrates Court last week where she was remanded in custody.
The mum will next appear in court on August 27.
Raluca Tagani, 29, has been charged with the murder of her eight-week-old son 10
Liam's sister attends the funeral today Credit: ？ Photopress Belfast ？ All moral and intellectual rights retained 10
Her dad is comforted by loved ones Credit: ？ Photopress Belfast ？ All moral and intellectual rights retained 10
Liam Snr had raced from England to Belfast when he heard the devastating news Credit: Pacemaker 10
The dad had paid tribute to his son at a vigil Credit: Pacemaker 10
Tributes have been made for the little boy Credit: Pacemaker 10
Tagani was questioned by police after being released from hospital Credit: Enterprise
Baby Liam was declared dead at the scene