Hastings group organises online vigil for Blessing Olusegun and Sarah Everard

Ms Olusegun, a 21-year-old student from South East London was found lying on Bexhill beach on September 18. A police investigation into the circumstances leading up to her death is currently ongoing but police said there is no evidence of any third party involvement.

Sarah Everard disappeared while she was walking home in Clapham on March 3. Her body was found in woodland in Ashford, Kent, a week later. PC Wayne Couzens, 48 has been charged with the murder and kidnap of Ms Everard.

This weekend’s event, to be held at 6.30pm on Saturday (March 20), will include talks from members of Hastings Women’s Voice. People have been invited to join and to bring a candle.

The event was organised by Reclaim These Streets Hastings and St Leonards who chose to do an online vigil ‘for everyone’s safety’ due to the legality of in-person events.

Rosa Torr, one of the organisers, said: “In light of recent events we will come together as a community to express our hurt, grieve our losses, and demand safety for all women everywhere, to bring an end to gender violence.”

Search Reclaim These Streets Hastings & St Leonards: Vigil in Facebook to join the event.