Your tributes to attack victim on day of his funeral

Wearsiders have offered their messages of support to the family and friends of Connor Brown as the teenager was laid to rest at his funeral at Sunderland Crematorium.

Readers took to the Echo’s Facebook page to leave their messages of support.

Cheryl Williams wrote: “Sunderland is with you today.”

Lianne Watt wrote: “Thinking of his family and friends on a day that shouldn’t even be happening.”

John Pallas added: “Our deepest sympathy to all concerned from my family.”

June Skalski wrote: “Sunderland is definitely with you & your family today.”

Denise Mustard wrote: “A beautiful boy taken far too early, my thoughts and love are with you and your family.”

Deb Pulling added: “Thoughts and prayers are with your family and friends, R.I.P Connor fly high and shine bright bonny lad.”

Allison Moore wrote: “Sleep tight young man. Love and prayers to your family and friends x god bless .”

Deb Edmundson added: “The people of Sunderland will never forget Connor.

“My thoughts and prayers are with Connor’s family and friends on this very sad day.

“RIP Connor, another angel taken too soon.”

Patrice Yates Rest added: “Rest in peace Connor, thoughts are with family & friends.”

Kirsty Cook added: “Sending all my love to the family and all his friends.”

Freda Fairley wrote: “My heart goes out to you and your family God bless you Rip.”

Claire Proud wrote: “Farewell, fly high.”

Adam Smith simply posted: “Such a tragic waste of life.”

Cassie McGarry wrote: “Beautiful send-off. RIP Connor.”

Alyson Keith Worthy added: “Sunderland stands united with you today Connor.”

Christine Wilkinson wrote: “Thinking of Connor Brown today.

“Sending our condolences to his family. A beautiful young man x.”

Lynn Fountain added: “Rest in peace thinking of your family and friends today.”

Christine Green posted: “Forever young son, earth’s loss heaven’s gain.”

Joyce Darwin wrote: “My thoughts are with the family so sad.”