Susanna Reid criticised police at the Sarah Everard vigil
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Sarah Everard murder: Susanna Reid criticises Met police over vigil

Susanna also demanded stiffer sentences for offenders

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Following the murder of Sarah Everard, Susanna Reid has criticised Met police officers after a vigil in Clapham Common turned into chaos on Saturday (March 13).

The 33-year-old marketing executive’s murder devastated Brits up and down the country.

Despite police telling mourners not to stage the vigil, hundreds still gathered to pay their respects.

However, scenes turned ugly and some attendees were arrested and now GMB host Susanna joined with others to criticise the Met for its heavy-handed approach.

Susanna Reid criticised police at the Sarah Everard vigil
Susanna spoke emotionally on GMB (Credit: ITV)

What did Susanna Reid say on GMB this morning?

On today’s GMB (Monday March 15) Susanna told viewers that “this is not the image we wanted”.

“This was supposed to be a peaceful vigil for Sarah,” the host began.

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“That’s the absolutely tragic case of a woman who was simply walking home a week ago.

“Women gathered – more than 1,000 of them – to just pay respects, lay flowers and make a point about the fact they don’t feel safe.

“But something happened later on which means police are now under fire for a very heavy-handed response.”

The Sarah Everard vigil descended into chaos as police moved in
The vigil soon turned into chaos (Credit: w8 media / SplashNews.com)

“This is not the image we wanted”

“This is not the image we wanted,” she continued.

“I think women are unsettled, angry and upset at a time when rape prosecutions are at a record low, kerb-crawling of schoolgirls still not illegal, a woman is killed every three days…

New legislation would give longer starting point for defacing a statue than starting point for rape.

“…and the new crime bill, which comes before the House Of Parliament, would give longer sentence in prison for defacing a statue than the starting point for rape.

“There is an issue that needs to be dealt with.”

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The Duchess of Cambridge paid respects (Credit: SplashNews.com)

Kate paid her tribute

It was an emotional day for many on Saturday, as millions lit a candle for Sarah at 9.30pm.

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Earlier in the day, the Duchess of Cambridge visited the Clapham Common bandstand to pay her own tribute to Sarah.

Despite her appearance, some took to social media branding the whole exercise a publicity stunt.

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Nancy Brown
Associate Editor