Permanent memorial bench unveiled for little Ali Jayden in Dungannon Park

A BENCH was unveiled at the weekend in Dungannon Park to remember the life of a Ali-Jayden Doyle, the toddler killed in August this year.

On Saturday, families and local people came together for the memorial day of activities which featured a raffle, children’s activities and a choir.

The event was organised by Nikita Skeffington who has already raised money for both the Air Ambulance NI and the NSPCC through a charity walk last month.

Local businesses and shops lent their support to the fundraising efforts by donating prizes for the raffle.

Nikita said she was delighted to raise money and help remember the life of the tragic toddler.

The death of the two-year-old who was described as a “beautiful soul” sent shockwaves across the country.

Her mother Jade Dempsey (24) of Sycamore Drive in the town, faces charges of perverting the course of justice and causing or allowing the death of a child, while Ms Dempsey’s partner, 32-year-old Darren Armstrong, is accused of Ali’s murder and perverting the course of justice.