Alfie Evans’ family have been left heartbroken after sick thieves stole gifts left at a memorial tree for the youngster.
Hundreds of presents were left near Alder Hey Children’s Hospital in Liverpool in remembrance of the toddler who died last month.
A member of the Alfie’s Army Facebook group condemned the ‘extremely disrespectful act’ and appealed for the tributes to be put back.
Gifts left near Alder Hey Children’s Hospital in Liverpool in remembrance of Alfie Evans have been stolen
In the hours after his death, members of Alfie’s Army placed teddy bears, balloons, flowers, cards and candles under a tree in Springfield Park
The 23-month-old’s battle with a rare degenerative brain condition gained worldwide attention
The post read: ‘We admin are sorry to say we have been made aware of people stealing gifts left for Alfie at his memorial tree.
‘Army members left various gifts for our beautiful fighter and this breaks not only our hearts, but Alfie’s families hearts that some people have done this extremely disrespectful act.’
Alfie died at the Liverpool hospital on April 28 and a funeral was held on Monday.
His parents had fought a lengthy legal battle to take him abroad for treatment for a degenerative brain condition, but were ultimately prevented from doing so by the courts.
A member of the Alfie’s Army Facebook group condemned the ‘extremely disrespectful act’ and appealed for the tributes to be put back
Alfie died at the Liverpool hospital on April 28 and a funeral was held on Monday. Pictured: A mourner leaves flowers by the tree
His parents had fought a lengthy legal battle to take him abroad for treatment for a degenerative brain condition but were prevented from doing so by the courts.
The 23-month-old’s battle with the condition attracted worldwide attention, with Pope Francis among those who voiced support.
In the hours after his death, members of Alfie’s Army began leaving teddy bears, balloons, flowers, cards and candles at a tree in Springfield Park.
The tree’s lower trunk was eventually surrounded by tributes, with many the colour purple and the blue of Everton Football Club.
The supporter said on Thursday: ‘It would be lovely if army members could still please take their gifts to Alfie’s tree and if possible make sure our beautiful Alfie’s tree remains the lovely memorial it originally was’