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FRIENDS and family have today gathered for the memorial services of London Bridge terror attack victims Saskia Jones and Jack Merritt

Mourners arrived at Holy Trinity Church in Stratford-Upon-Avon and Great St Mary's Church in Cambridge to pay their respects.

The coffin arrives for Jack Merritt's funeral in central Cambridge
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The coffin arrives for Jack Merritt's funeral in central CambridgeCredit: PA:Press Association
Jack's girlfriend (centre) arrives for his service
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Jack's girlfriend (centre) arrives for his serviceCredit: PA:Press Association
Family and friends have arrived in Stratford-Upon-Avon to pay tribute to Saskia Jones
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Family and friends have arrived in Stratford-Upon-Avon to pay tribute to Saskia JonesCredit: AFP or licensors
She was killed by a terrorist last month in a shocking attack
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She was killed by a terrorist last month in a shocking attackCredit: PA:Press Association
Jack Merritt's funeral is being held today in Cambridge
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Jack Merritt's funeral is being held today in CambridgeCredit: Reuters

They were killed three weeks ago on November 29, when Usman Khan went on a stabbing rampage in the heart of London.

Cambridge graduate Jack , a 25-year-old course coordinator, died in the terror attack, along with fellow coordinator 23-year-old Saskia.

Paying tribute last month Saskia's family said: "[she] was a funny, kind, positive influence at the centre of many people's lives.

"She had a wonderful sense of mischievous fun and was generous to the point of always wanting to see the best in all people.

"This is an extremely painful time for the family. Saskia will leave a huge void in our lives."

Saskia, of Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwicks, graduated in 2017 from Anglia Ruskin University with a degree in Psychology and Criminology.

And Jack was remembered as a "beautiful spirit" by his grieving dad, David.

He said: "My son, Jack, who was killed in this attack, would not wish his death to be used as the pretext for more draconian sentences or for detaining people unnecessarily.

"R.I.P. Jack: you were a beautiful spirit who always took the side of the underdog."

Killer Khan was a guest at a Cambridge University conference on prisoner rehabilitation when he launched the attack at historic Fishmongers' Hall in central London.

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Those at the event at the Grade II listed building said he entered the main hall and went on a rampage, attacking anyone who crossed his path, just before 2pm.

He then made his way on to London Bridge - the scene of the 2017 terror attack which killed eight - but was eventually pinned down by heroes who tackled him with a fire extinguisher and a whale tusk.

Khan, 28, was shot dead by police after being pinned down by the brave witnesses.

Musician Nick Cave sang at and attended Jack's funeral
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Musician Nick Cave sang at and attended Jack's funeralCredit: PA:Press Association
Dozens of people paid their respects to Jack in Cambridge today
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Dozens of people paid their respects to Jack in Cambridge todayCredit: PA:Press Association
Friends and family poured into the Stratford-Upon-Avon church today
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Friends and family poured into the Stratford-Upon-Avon church todayCredit: PA:Press Association
Jack's girlfriend leaving the emotional service this afternoon
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Jack's girlfriend leaving the emotional service this afternoonCredit: PA:Press Association
Michelle Jones and Phil Jones, the mother and uncle of London Bridge terror attack victim Saskia Jones, leave the church
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Michelle Jones and Phil Jones, the mother and uncle of London Bridge terror attack victim Saskia Jones, leave the churchCredit: PA:Press Association
Friends carried Jack's coffin into Great St Mary's church
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Friends carried Jack's coffin into Great St Mary's churchCredit: PA:Press Association
Mourners at Jack Merritt's funeral service embrace outside the church in central Cambridge
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Mourners at Jack Merritt's funeral service embrace outside the church in central CambridgeCredit: PA:Press Association
The order of service for Saskia's memorial service at Holy Trinity Church in Stratford-Upon-Avon
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The order of service for Saskia's memorial service at Holy Trinity Church in Stratford-Upon-AvonCredit: PA:Press Association
The funeral for Saskia Jones is taking place in Stratford-Upon-Avon today
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The funeral for Saskia Jones is taking place in Stratford-Upon-Avon todayCredit: PA:Press Association
Mourners walk up to the church where Saskia's memorial service will take place
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Mourners walk up to the church where Saskia's memorial service will take placeCredit: Reuters
Friend and family in Cambridge to pay tribute to Jack at his funeral today
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Friend and family in Cambridge to pay tribute to Jack at his funeral todayCredit: PA:Press Association
Today her family and friends will say farewell to the young woman
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Today her family and friends will say farewell to the young womanCredit: AFP or licensors
Saskia Jones' grandmother arrives for the emotional service
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Saskia Jones' grandmother arrives for the emotional serviceCredit: PA:Press Association
London Bridge attacker Usman Khan, 28, was convicted in 2012 for terrorism offences
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 London Bridge attacker Usman Khan, 28, was convicted in 2012 for terrorism offencesCredit: PA:Press Association
Flowers were carried into the church this morning
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Flowers were carried into the church this morningCredit: PA:Press Association
Friends started arriving in the rain to pay tribute to the young woman
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Friends started arriving in the rain to pay tribute to the young womanCredit: PA:Press Association
She was Cambridge University graduate
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She was Cambridge University graduateCredit: AP:Associated Press
On an emotional day friends and family walked into the church
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On an emotional day friends and family walked into the churchCredit: AFP or licensors
The memorial service is at Holy Trinity Church in Stratford-Upon-Avon
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The memorial service is at Holy Trinity Church in Stratford-Upon-AvonCredit: PA:Press Association
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