Hundreds walk in Bristol to remember Becky Watts

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Becky Watts

Hundreds of people have taken part in a fundraising walk in memory of Bristol teenager Becky Watts.

The 16-year-old was reported missing on 19 February. Body parts were found at a house in the Barton Hill area of Bristol on 2 March.

Organisers said although the walk "won't bring Becky back" it helped "give this beautiful young girl the send-off she deserves".

Becky's stepbrother Nathan Matthews, 28, has been charged with her murder.

The crowd assembled on The Centre
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The walk started in the rain from The Centre, in Bristol

Walkers

Friends have sold wristbands, T-shirts and balloons to help support her family.

Balloons
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Balloons were released at Caste Park at the end of the walk

The walk started at 11:00 GMT on The Centre and made its way to Castle Park where balloons were released.

Darren and Angie-Mae Galsworthy
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Becky's father and stepmother Darren and Angie-Mae Galsworthy took part in the walk

Earlier this week, Mr Matthews, from Warmley, Bristol, appeared by video link at Bristol Crown Court.

He has yet to enter a plea to the charge and was told a provisional trial date had been set for October.

His girlfriend, Shauna Hoare, 21, who is charged with perverting the course of justice, also appeared by video link without entering a plea.

Four other defendants have been charged with assisting an offender.