47 emotional pics from the Blackpool vigil for murdered baby Preston Davey

Amongst those remembering little Preston, who was brutally murdered by his soon-to-be adopted dad evil Jamie Varley, was his birth father Gary Nolan and his family and birth mum Sarah Davey.

Hundreds of people turned out in Blackpool town centre to mark the third anniversary of the murder of little Preston Davey.

As Blackpool Tower turned blue in memory of the tot who will forever be 13-months-old, vigil-goers shared a moment of reflection, prayers as well as leaving teddies and flowers for the youngster.

Meeting in St John’s Square vigil-goers included serving foster carers, well wishers from Blackpool and the Fylde coast as well as attendees who travelled from as far as Sussex, Brighton, Durham and Scotland.

Amongst those remembering little Preston, who was brutally murdered by his soon-to-be adopted dad evil Jamie Varley, was his birth father Gary Nolan and his family.

After prayers and a minute silence, vigil-goers marched through the town to the Comedy Carpet to stand under the tower, which had been illuminated blue in his memory.

Preston’s birth mum Sarah Davey arrived after car issues to lay teddies on the Comedy Carpet and show her daughter the outpouring of love for Preston.

Take a look at our gallery of pictures from tonight’s vigil. RIP Preston Davey.

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