A candlelit vigil was held at the University of Lancashire after the death of student Carla Georgescu.
The vigil, arranged by members of the Lancashire Students’ Union invited people to bring photos, flowers and artwork to remember the 19-year-old on Tuesday evening (10 February).
This follows Thursday’s (5 February) discovery of Carla Georgescu’s body inside the Ribble Hall student accommodation on Victoria Street.
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Nathan Owens, 34-year-old man from Hartlepool, has since been charged with her murder.
The vigil brought around 75 people, comprising of friends, university staff and family, to pay their respects.
Graham Baldwin, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Lancashire, spoke at the event.
He said: “Thank you each and every one of you for being here this evening. Thank you for standing together and honouring Carla-Maria’s memory with such compassion.”
He also added that the university is offering support to those who have been affected by the incident.
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