Hundreds say farewell to tragic Matthew
HUNDREDS of emotional friends and family lined the streets today for the funeral of tragic Wickersley student Matthew Wilcox who was found dead in a river in Leeds last month.
Young and old gathered in St Albans Church on Morthen Road in Wickersley to say their farewells to the 19-year-old who tragically lost his life last month.
The black hearse with Matthew's body in it was followed by a precession of family members.
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Hide AdThere were a number of floral tributes laid on top of the coffin which was carried into the church by six young men.
Hundreds of sobbing friends and family followed the coffin into the church where the service was held.