Digital Reporter Richard Hunt attended the funeral of murdered Blackpool toddler Damion Russell

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00:00Hello, it's Richard Hunt here from the Blackpool Gazette. I'm outside St Cuthbert's Church in Lytham

00:08where the funeral of two-year-old Damien Russell has been held. It was a very solemn and sad

00:14occasion. At one point his mother Tara Russell got up to sing the song Your Smile by Justin Bieber.

00:22It was a very poignant moment for a very poignant day. Family, friends, relatives and other well-wishers

00:29for the family have attended the service. It's just ended now and I understand that 10 doves

00:35are being released at his graveside in another poignant touch.

00:41It's been a sad day all around. Family have been supported by their friends.