VICTIMS of genocide across the world were remembered at a memorial service yesterday afternoon.

The Genocide Memorial Day ceremony at Bolton Town Hall was attended by more than 100 people — including pupils from St Michael’s CE Primary School.

Chan Parmar, strategic officer at Bolton Interfaith Council, said: “The event went very well and we had a lot of diverse contributions from the community.

“I was particularly pleased to see lots of refugees that have made Bolton their home attending the service, as well as the schoolchildren taking part.

“This was about reminding people of the suffering that people have gone through and to help them understand why they are looking for safety here.”

The service included readings from various religious groups, singing and poetry readings.