And as the killers of popular teenager Connor Brown prepare to be sentenced at Newcastle Crown Court over his death, we have taken a look at the moving photographs taken as the city mourned the loss of the 18-year-old GP receptionist. Connor lost his life in Sunderland city centre, with hundreds laying flowers, cards and football shirts in his memory. Here, we remember the “wonderful” teenager with the infectious smile in pictures.
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2. Rest in peace
Connor was a huge football fan and Sunderland supporter. | JPIMedia Photo: Frank Reid
3. Too loved to ever be forgotten
A Special Recognition Award was given in memory of Connor Brown, and collected by his parents, at the Sunderland and South Tyneside Health Awards. | JPIMedia Photo: Kevin Brady
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4. Friendship
Tributes packed the city centre in the aftermath of Connor's death. | JPIMedia Photo: Stu Norton