Vigil to be held in memory of young woman found dead in Manchester city centre tower block

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A vigil paying tribute to a young woman who died after reportedly being stabbed in Manchester city centre is due to take place this weekend.

Elinor O'Brien was found unresponsive at a property in Great Northern Tower on Tuesday 16 August by paramedics, and later died in hospital from her injuries. A man has been charged with the 22-year-old's murder and is due to stand trial next year.

Heartbroken friends and family of Ms O'Brien have arranged a memorial on what would have been her 23rd birthday this Sunday (August 28) at Albert Park in Salford at 6.30pm. People are also being urged to release balloons from any gym across the city as that's where Elinor 'loved to be.'

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Tributes poured in for Ms O'Brien following her death last week. One woman known to Elinor said: "Elinor was a beautiful young girl with the rest of her life ahead of her. She would have been 23 next week on August 28.

"She was loved by anyone who had the pleasure of meeting her, she lit up the room with her infectious smile and laughter. Many hearts have been shattered and will never be the same. RIP our angel."

A close friend of Ms O'Brien has also launched a gofundme page to help towards funeral costs and to give Elinor the 'send off she deserves.'

"Elinor was the most loving and beautiful soul I've ever met," the page reads. "Anybody who knows El deeply will know that she would have done anything for anybody and would be there to support you no matter what.

"As her friend I want to help her family in such a tragic time of their lives as much as I can. If anybody can help donate anything even as little as £1 it would go much appreciated.

"Any amount helps to give our