GRIEVING friends and family of Sabina Nessa have gathered for a vigil to remember the murdered teacher.
The 28-year-old had been heading meet an old pal for a first date when she was killed while walking through Cator Park in Kidbrooke, South East London, last Friday night.
Sabina Nessa was found dead in Cator Park in Greenwich on Saturday 15
A vigil for the 28-year-old was held near to where her body was found Credit: LNP 15
Flowers were laid in her memory Credit: AFP 15
Sabina's sister said her family's world had been 'shattered' by her murder Credit: AFP 15
Jabina Nessa paid an emotional tribute to Sabina Credit: AFP
Sabina left her home in Kibroke at around 8.30pm her journey to her local pub would only have taken her five minutes,
But she never made it and her body was found by a dog walker early on Saturday evening covered in leaves.
Hundreds packed into a small for the candlelit vigil for the "brilliant" teacher.
A large photograph of her smiling proudly in her graduation gown stood in the square as her heartbroken family sat nearby and wept as darkness fell.
Sabina’s sister, Jebina, broke down in tears as she paid an emotional tribute.
"We have lost an amazing, caring, beautiful sister, who left this world far too early," she said.
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“Sabina loved her family. It feels like we’re stuck in a bad dream and cannot get out of it."
As she struggled through tears she said: “Our world is shattered. No family should go through what our family is going through.
"She didn't reach her 29th birthday next month.
The Duchess of Cambridge - who left flowers at the vigil for Sarah Everard -said her thoughts are with Sabina's family and friend.
She tweeted that she was “saddened by the loss of another innocent young woman on our streets”.
Boris Johnson also sent a message of support to Sabina's family.
"My thoughts are with the family and friends of Sabina Nessa at this deeply distressing time and I will be thinking of them tonight as people come together to pay their respects," the PM tweeted.
We have lost an amazing, caring, beautiful sister, who left this world far too early
Sabina's sister Jebina
"We will do everything we can to prevent these abhorrent crimes and make our streets safer."
Police have arrested a 38-year-old man from Lewisham on suspicion of murder and has been released under investigation.
Detectives have released CCTV footage of a second man, they are looking to speak to in connection with their probe.
Sabina's death has sparked outrage after she joined a growing list of women killed in public spaces in London in recent months.
Campaigners are now demanding action to tackle violence against women in the wake of the latest tragedy.
Sabina Nessa was one of four sisters, lived in London and worked as a Year 1 teacher at Rushey Green Primary School in Catford, South East London.
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Hundreds gathered as candles were lit for the teacher Credit: LNP 15
The vigil took place a week after Sabina was murdered 15
Flowers were laid in the square Credit: LNP 15
A woman appears overcome by emotion at the vigil Credit: LNP
Detectives say that Sabina left her home address on Astell Road just before 8.30pm on Friday, September 17.
According to a friend, she was “excited” for the date with a man that she had known for some time before romance blossomed.
It's believed that she was murdered as she walked through the park, on her way to meet her date at the Depot bar.
Police have also reportedly obtained footage of the moment that Sabina was attacked as she left her home for the date.
A source told the Daily Telegraph that Sabina was struck over the head with an “object” and carried away over the attacker's shoulder towards Cator Park.
Anyone with information should call the incident room on 0208 721 4266 or Crimestoppers completely anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Anyone with information should call the incident room on 0208 721 4266 or Crimestoppers completely anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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Cops are asking anyone who knows this man to come forward Credit: PA
It's believed the man police are looking for has access to this silver car 15
Officers are appealing for information on this man 15
Sabina was walking to meet a friend in a bar when she was attacked Credit: Linkedin 15
Sabina had been heading to The Depot pub when she was attacked Credit: Thedepotpub.co.uk
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