Hundreds gather as Leeds and Sheffield stage vigils for Orlando victims
Lower Briggate was closed at around 11pm as people held hands and listened to speeches, in an event organised by members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community.
A minute’s silence will be held in the city at noon today, with civic leaders gathering at Victoria Gardens near Leeds Art Gallery to pay their respects.
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Hide AdAnother vigil was held in Sheffield, where hundreds of people gathered in the city centre.
Sheffielders sang songs and lit candles to in memory victims and to show support for those injured in the attack.
There were also speeches from members of the LGBT community.
A minute’s silence will be held in Leeds today, from noon.
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Hide AdLord Mayor of Leeds Councillor Gerry Harper said: “The people of Leeds are invited to join the council and many others as we pay our respects on Tuesday. Leeds has a strong LBG&T community and we will share their mourning as we remember those who perished in Orlando, those who were hurt and their loved ones.”
Councillor Judith Blake, leader of Leeds City Council said: “We will hold a ceremony at Victoria Gardens on Tuesday to allow people to express their sorrow for those affected and to display solidarity with the LGB&T community in the city and across the world.