Murdered Wishaw teenager remembered by family and friends on anniversary of his death

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A Wishaw teenager has been remembered by family and friends three years on from his tragic death.Sean Ford was only 15 when he tragically lost his life in March 2020 during an incident in Charles Street, Craigneuk.He was rushed to the nearby University Hospital Wishaw but died a short time later.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

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I got my mum to make up a wreath for him.“Sean always loved boxing so I’m so glad my mum managed to make a set of gloves and a bag for him.

We put the slogan ‘knives down, gloves up’ on it.“Sean’s memory is always with us.”Last year, Kellyann faced her fears and completed a 10,000 feet skydive to mark Sean’s 18th birthday along with partner Eddie and son Aidan to raise money for Steel Warriors – a charity which melts down knives taken off the streets and recycles the steel into outdoor community gyms.This year she aims to complete another challenge to raise money for the charity.She added: “I think Steel Warriors is a great charity so this year we are going to