The families of Grace O'Malley-Kumar and Barnaby Webber paid emotional tributes in front of friends and loved ones. (Alamy)
The heartbroken families of the two students killed in the knife and van attack in Nottingham have joined thousands of people for a moving vigil in their memories.
Relatives of medical student Grace O'Malley-Kumar and history student Barnaby Webber could be seen embracing as crowds joined them in their grief on the University of Nottingham's main campus.
Barnaby's father David told those gathered that "his heart will be with you guys forever" while Grace's father Sanjoy told the students to look after each other.
He said: "The love that we have out here, I just wish we had it everywhere."
Tributes to the 19-year-olds, both talented athletes, have poured in since they were stabbed to death as they walked home from a night out in Nottingham at just after 4am on Tuesday, as well as the third victim of the violence, primary school caretaker Ian Coates, who was also remembered at the event.
Speaking with David Webber's hand on his shoulder, Sanjoy Kumar said: 'Everyone here I really, really want to thank you for your support, for taking the time to be here. All of you guys, everywhere that I see, a sea of people, such a lovely sign of the university and the bond you have. Grace was also like Barney, she loved coming up to Nottingham. In fact, we couldn't get her down. I said to her last week, 'Come down', she said 'Well, after she’s had a few more sessions'. I used to call them her crisis meetings. The love that we have out here, I just wish we had it everywhere. So, look after each other is the big thing. Look after your friends and look after people around you. It is so important.' (Alamy)
Barnaby Webber's father, David, told crowds in Nottingham through tears: 'I cannot comprehend how I am going to deal with it. Myself and Emma and Charlie and his family and friends... I know Barney would be super-touched by everyone that's here. He loved it. He loved it here. He couldn't wait to come back. It drove me mad. His heart will be with you guys forever and thank you so much. I really can't say much more.' (Alamy)
Grace O'Malley Kumar's father (right) and Barnaby Webber's parents embrace during the vigil. (Alamy)
Team-mates of Grace O'Malley Kumar lay flowers in her memory. Grace was a popular member of the England U16 and U18 hockey squads. Her local club described her as 'a fiercely competitive, talented and dedicated cricketer and hockey player'. (Alamy)
Flowers are laid in memory of students Grace O'Malley Kumar and Barnaby Webber during a vigil at the University of Nottingham after they and Ian Coates were killed and another three hurt in connected attacks on Tuesday morning. (Alamy)
The parents of Grace O’Malley-Kumar at the vigil. Her father, Sanjoy, told crowds the two students will 'never be forgotten... Grace and her friend they fell together and you just need to be friends with everyone. You need to love everyone and I wish we had more of it. But most of all, all of you guys, everyone who's here who Grace may not have even touched, I really thank you for being here and taking the time.' (Alamy)
Grace O’Malley-Kumar's father and Barnaby Webber's brother Charlie embrace ahead of the vigil. Charlie was described by the family as being 'bereft beyond belief'. (Alamy)
Members of the public pay their respects at the vigil. (Alamy)
Emma Webber, left, the mother of Barnaby Webber, during the vigil. (Alamy)
The vigil was attended by hundreds, if not thousands, of people at the University of Nottingham campus. (Alamy)
The families of Grace O'Malley-Kumar and Barnaby Webber walk past the sea of tributes left for their children. (Alamy)
Barnaby Webber's teammates at the vigil. Webber was a talented sportsman who played hockey, rugby and cricket for his school and other clubs. (Alamy)
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