Hundreds Gather for Vigils Honoring Karen Cummings in Northern Ireland
Hundreds attended vigils in Banbridge and Newry for Karen Cummings, a children’s nurse killed in an attack over the weekend. The events included moments of silence and tributes to women victims of violence in Northern Ireland. Speakers highlighted the urgent need for societal change to prevent violence against women. The gatherings came as two men were charged with her murder, prompting discussions about responsible commentary on social media in relation to active criminal cases.