The UK has been left reeling by the death of Sarah Everard, who is understood to have been abducted while walking home from a friend’s house in Clapham.

Today (March 12), police sadly confirmed that human remains found in Kent woodland were those of the missing 33-year-old marketing executive.

Sarah's murder has sparked anger over the safety of women on the UK streets - with others coming forward to share their experiences of sexual harassment.

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As mourners are laying flowers at the bandstand Clapham Common, a vigil is being planned at the spot this Saturday (March 20) at 6pm, to remember Sarah and the stories of countless other victims.

In a statement tweeted on Thursday evening, the group behind the vigil, Reclaim These Streets, said it was run by “a group of women who wanted to channel the collective grief, outrage and sadness in our community".

"Our plan was to hold a short gathering, centred around a minute of silence to remember Sarah Everard and all women lost to violence," the statement added.

The ceremony has been met with resistance from the Met Police, who took an alleged ‘U-turn’, after initially allowing the event, due to coronavirus concerns.

Under the current COVID-19 lockdown in England, people are largely required to stay at home and Police can break up illegal gatherings and issue fines of £10,000 for someone holding a gathering of over 30 people.

Reclaim These Streets is challenging the order in High Court today backed by human right’s lawyers.

While awaiting the outcome, the Wandsworth Times has rounded up alternative ways people can show their support for Sarah.

Online vigils

Over a hundred vigils have been organised for this weekend in other parts of the country, including in Southampton, Birmingham and Bristol.

However, those in areas without an event scheduled are encouraged to tweet #ReclaimTheseStreets and light a candle at 6pm on March 13.

Reclaim These Streets are also planning to livestream the Clapham vigil to Facebook.

Lights on doorsteps

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Those who are shielding, self-isolating, or do not feel comfortable with attending the event in the pandemic, have been encouraged to light candles on their doorsteps at 6pm.

Lucy, from Streatham Hill, said she would be putting “candles on doorsteps, windowsills, pavements – anything to show her family how much we care and how united we stand.”

Laying flowers

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Members of the public have expressed their condolences by laying bouquets on Clapham Common’s landmark bandstand.

One card, addressed to Sarah Everard and her family, reads: “For Sarah and all those threatened by violence on London’s streets.”

Saying prayers

Many Churches in Wandsworth are opening their doors for the community to reflect on Sarah’s death.

Clapham Common’s the Holy Trinity, where the 33-year-old was thought to pass through on the night of her disappearance, welcomed others in to share their grief.