The funeral of murdered teenager Ben Kinsella is taking place.
Ben, the 16-year-old brother of former EastEnders actress Brooke Kinsella, died after he was stabbed in north London during a night out.
Miss Kinsella, who played Kelly Taylor in the TV soap, pleaded for others to learn from his death and lay down their weapons.
Ben's funeral is being held at noon at St John's the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church, in Islington, north London.
He died after he was stabbed several times in York Way, Islington, after a fight in a bar spilled out on to the streets on June 29.
His friend Louis Robson, 16, the son of Birds Of A Feather actress Linda Robson, was with him as he died.
After his death, his family and friends held a march to urge young people to stop carrying weapons.
Miss Kinsella, 24, said: "Now truly is the time to stand up and put an end to this. Please, please let us learn from Ben and every other child that has been stolen from us."
The family has also set up a fund and website in Ben's memory which will raise awareness of the effects of gun and knife crime.
Three youths have been charged with Ben's murder. Juress Kika, 18, Michael Alleyne, 18, and Jade Braithwaite, 19, appeared at Highbury Corner Magistrates' Court and have been remanded in custody until October 13.
