Alan Henning murder: Eccles marks anniversary with yellow ribbons

Alan Henning had been delivering aid to Syria when he was kidnapped and later killed by Islamic State militants in 2014

A Greater Manchester town has been adorned with yellow ribbons to mark the first anniversary of aid worker Alan Henning's murder.

The 47-year old taxi driver, from Eccles, Salford, was taking aid to Syria when he was kidnapped and killed by Islamic State (IS) militants in October 2014.

At the time, he was the fourth western hostage to be murdered by the group.

People in Eccles laid the ribbons in memory of Mr Henning.

A similar tribute was held in the days after his death.

A "prayer point" was set up in Eccles town centre for the anniversary

Meanwhile, Eccles MP Barbara Keeley has renewed calls for Prime Minister David Cameron to officially recognise his charity work with a posthumous award.

"I think there should be some way to mark the noble sacrifice that Alan made," said Ms Keeley.

Residents of Eccles also laid yellow ribbons after Alan Henning's death in 2014

"His mission to help children in Syria was a remarkable one and, of course, he lost his life.

"I think that should be marked with some sort of formal award."

Ms Keeley said she had spoken to Mr Cameron and hoped there could soon be developments.

Prayers will also be said over the weekend at Eccles Parish Church.