People of Chesterfield came together to remember Gracie Spinks and campaign for an end to violence against women and girls.People of Chesterfield came together to remember Gracie Spinks and campaign for an end to violence against women and girls.
People of Chesterfield came together to remember Gracie Spinks and campaign for an end to violence against women and girls.

In pictures: People take to Chesterfield’s streets to remember Gracie Spinks and demand an end to violence against women

By Michael Broomhead
Published 7th Mar 2022, 10:32 GMT
Updated 7th Mar 2022, 10:41 GMT
Chesterfield turned purple at the weekend as people remembered Gracie Spinks and called for an end to violence against women and girls as part of an important and powerful march.

Our photographer Jason Chadwick took these pictures of Saturday’s event.

People of Chesterfield came together to remember Gracie Spinks and campaign for an end to violence against women and girls.

. The marchers ready to move off led by Gracie Spinks' family

People of Chesterfield came together to remember Gracie Spinks and campaign for an end to violence against women and girls. Photo: Jason Chadwick

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The march – which took place ahead of International Women's Day on Tuesday – was organised by local health worker, Varria Russell-White, with the backing of Gracie's mum and dad, Alison Heaton and Richard Spinks.

. March for Gracie

The march – which took place ahead of International Women's Day on Tuesday – was organised by local health worker, Varria Russell-White, with the backing of Gracie's mum and dad, Alison Heaton and Richard Spinks. Photo: Jason Chadwick

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Gracie, 23, of Chesterfield, was murdered in Duckmanton on June 18 last year – four months after she contacted police to make an allegation of stalking about her killer, whose body was also discovered that day. The Independent Office for Police Conduct is continuing to investigate Derbyshire Constabulary following Gracie's death

. March for Gracie

Gracie, 23, of Chesterfield, was murdered in Duckmanton on June 18 last year – four months after she contacted police to make an allegation of stalking about her killer, whose body was also discovered that day. The Independent Office for Police Conduct is continuing to investigate Derbyshire Constabulary following Gracie's death Photo: Jason Chadwick

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Before the march, Gracie's parents told the Derbyshire Times: "Our beautiful daughter Gracie was taken far too early – as a family we do not want anyone else to go through what we have gone through and continue to go through. It's time for change – and we can achieve it if we all stand together."

. March for Gracie

Before the march, Gracie's parents told the Derbyshire Times: "Our beautiful daughter Gracie was taken far too early – as a family we do not want anyone else to go through what we have gone through and continue to go through. It's time for change – and we can achieve it if we all stand together." Photo: Jason Chadwick

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At the end of last month, Gracie's family travelled to London for a Parliamentary debate about their high-profile petition aimed at tackling stalking. The Gracie's Law petition calls for more funding for police forces to provide advocates to support stalking victims – and help officers investigate cases more thoroughly.

. March for Gracie

At the end of last month, Gracie's family travelled to London for a Parliamentary debate about their high-profile petition aimed at tackling stalking. The Gracie's Law petition calls for more funding for police forces to provide advocates to support stalking victims – and help officers investigate cases more thoroughly. Photo: Jason Chadwick

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The march – which took place ahead of International Women's Day on Tuesday – was organised by local health worker, Varria Russell-White, with the backing of Gracie's mum and dad, Alison Heaton and Richard Spinks.

1. March for Gracie

The march – which took place ahead of International Women's Day on Tuesday – was organised by local health worker, Varria Russell-White, with the backing of Gracie's mum and dad, Alison Heaton and Richard Spinks. Photo: Jason Chadwick

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Gracie, 23, of Chesterfield, was murdered in Duckmanton on June 18 last year – four months after she contacted police to make an allegation of stalking about her killer, whose body was also discovered that day. The Independent Office for Police Conduct is continuing to investigate Derbyshire Constabulary following Gracie's death

2. March for Gracie

Gracie, 23, of Chesterfield, was murdered in Duckmanton on June 18 last year – four months after she contacted police to make an allegation of stalking about her killer, whose body was also discovered that day. The Independent Office for Police Conduct is continuing to investigate Derbyshire Constabulary following Gracie's death Photo: Jason Chadwick

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Before the march, Gracie's parents told the Derbyshire Times: "Our beautiful daughter Gracie was taken far too early – as a family we do not want anyone else to go through what we have gone through and continue to go through. It's time for change – and we can achieve it if we all stand together."

3. March for Gracie

Before the march, Gracie's parents told the Derbyshire Times: "Our beautiful daughter Gracie was taken far too early – as a family we do not want anyone else to go through what we have gone through and continue to go through. It's time for change – and we can achieve it if we all stand together." Photo: Jason Chadwick

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At the end of last month, Gracie's family travelled to London for a Parliamentary debate about their high-profile petition aimed at tackling stalking. The Gracie's Law petition calls for more funding for police forces to provide advocates to support stalking victims – and help officers investigate cases more thoroughly.

4. March for Gracie

At the end of last month, Gracie's family travelled to London for a Parliamentary debate about their high-profile petition aimed at tackling stalking. The Gracie's Law petition calls for more funding for police forces to provide advocates to support stalking victims – and help officers investigate cases more thoroughly. Photo: Jason Chadwick

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