Family of Nottingham stabbing victim struck by double tragedy weeks before his death

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One of the victims of the Nottingham knife attacks was mourning the loss of his grandfather when he was stabbed to death earlier this week.Barnaby Webber was murdered in the early hours of Tuesday morning in the English city alongside Grace Kumar and Ian Coates.

The 19-year-old was grieving the loss of his paternal grandfather who died just weeks earlier.Taking to social media earlier this month Barnaby's dad paid tribute after laying his father to rest, he wrote: "Sleep well Dad, everyone did you proud yesterday and a glass of beer (or two) were drunk in your honour."Barnaby and Grace, who were students at the University of Nottingham, were stabbed on Ilkeston Road while school caretaker Coates was knifed on Magdala Road in the city, the Mirror reports.During a vigil in the city on Thursday, Barnaby's mum Emma told a 5,000 strong crowd to “hold no hate” as she paid tribute to the history student.

Emma, from Taunton, Somerset, described her son’s killer as a “monstrous individual” - but bravely said, “he will not define us”.She added: “I know he will receive the retribution that he deserves.However, this evil person is just that.

He is just a person. Please hold no hate that relates to any colour, sex or religion.”The city of Nottingham fell silent for one minute at 6pm, with thousands gathering in the city’s main square.