FLOWERS have been laid at the scene where a young girl tragically died in a Worcestershire river to mark the first anniversary of her death.

Tributes to Gabby Grady have also been left at a memorial in Market Square, Evesham, a year after the five-year-old was killed in a car which crashed into the river Avon.

Gabby was trapped in the submerged car for two hours, after it is alleged her father Chris Grady deliberately drove along Boat Lane and into the river with his daughter and six-year-old son Ryan inside.

Gabby was rescued by police divers on Thursday, February 11, last year and taken to Birmingham Children’s Hospital but died three days later.

Her brother Ryan was taken to the same hospital and was later discharged.

Bouquets of flowers and other tributes were laid at the riverside and in the centre of Evesham yesterday.

A plaque mounted on to a rock said: “In remembrance of Gabby ‘A little Angel’ from the residents of Boat Lane”.

One message said: “Gabby, My little friend, Always Remembered, Jane, Nathan and Jessie.”

A special group has also been set up on Facebook, titled One year on...Still in our thoughts Gabby Grady.

So far, more than 100 people have joined the group, including Gabby’s mother, Kim Wise.

She wrote: “My special princess I miss you every single day the love never dies you know baby your in my heart n thoughts for ever sleep tight my little angel, love forever mommy xxxxxx”

And today via the Facebook page, Ms Wise has asked us to publish the following: "Please just mention how nice the people of Evesham are.

"Not many knew my little girl but they all took her to their hearts and I appreciate all the support."

Kristie Marie Grady posted: “Find it hard wat 2 say :( i love you gabs and always will no1 will replace you.. best sister in the world”

Christopher Grady has denied murder and attempted murder.

The 42-year-old, of no fixed address, is due to stand trial at Birmingham Crown Court at the start of next month.

He has been remanded in custody until then.

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