The funeral of Demi, Brandon, Lacie and Lia Pearson at St Paul's Church in Walkden

THERE were emotional scenes as the coffins carrying the four siblings killed in the Walkden arson attack arrived at St Paul's Church, Walkden in four horse-drawn carriages.

Hundreds of mourners lined the streets to pay their final respects to Demi, Brandon, Lacie and Lia Pearson as the cortege made it's way to the church followed by a group of bagpipe players.

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Mother Michelle was unable to attend the funeral as she still recovering in hospital. The family have asked for any donations to be made to thwe Wythenshaw Burns Unit at Wythenshaw Hospital: www.justgiving.com/fundraising/4-angels