'Fantastic turnout' for domestic abuse awareness walk

Hollie Gazzard's family said they were "humbled" by the turnout for Walk4Hollie

Almost 80 people have taken part in a 10km (6.2m) walk to pay tribute to Hollie Gazzard, 10 years after her death.

Miss Gazzard, who was a hairdresser in Gloucester, was stabbed by her ex-partner while at work in February 2014.

Her family founded the Hollie Gazzard Trust in her memory, with Sunday marking the third walk it has organised to raise awareness of domestic abuse and knife crime.

"The weather was gorgeous, and it was humbling to get such a fantastic turnout," Hollie's father, Nick Gazzard, said.

The walk started and finished at The Glevum Inn in Longlevens

The "symbolic" fundraising route around Miss Gazzard's hometown of Gloucester, started and finished at The Glevum Inn in Longlevens.

Since the Hollie Gazzard Trust was founded 10 years ago, it has raised awareness of domestic abuse and warning signs in relationships by delivering programmes to schools.

The trust said the annual Walk4Hollie event was "an opportunity for supporters to come together to remember Hollie and all those affected by domestic abuse and knife crime".

Mounted police acted as stewards for the walk, which took those participating around Gloucester

Miss Gazzard's family and the trust thanked those that walked with them in her memory.

"Walk4Hollie is pivotal for the charity, providing a platform for unity with our supporters while heightening crucial awareness of societal challenges with domestic abuse and knife crime," Mr Gazzard said.

"It's a period for remembrance, reflection, and advocacy on what further actions we can take.

"A massive thank you to all who participated on our 10th anniversary year.

"The weather was glorious, and it was humbling to get such a fantastic turnout."

Those participating in the walk were greeted by sunshine

The trust said Walk4Hollie will return in 2025.

Supporters who could not make it to Gloucester for the walk were encouraged to walk 10km in their local area.