Dozens of people came together last night to pay their respects after the remains of a baby were found in woodland.
People in Stanmer Villas in Brighton, near to where the baby was found, came together in the street and lit candles, placed flowers and had a moment of reflection following the tragedy.
Search teams found the infant's remains on Wednesday night following a huge operation which began after missing couple Constance Marten and Mark Gordon were arrested in Stanmer Villas at about 9.30pm on Monday.
Since the discovery, residents have left floral tributes, soft toys and messages on the corner between Stanmer Villas and Gold Drive.
Caroline Norton, 55, who is a retail worker and attended the vigil, said: “I’m a local resident, and I’ve obviously been seeing what’s been going on.
“I’m very affected by it all, really.
“It’s just a wee little baby and we wanted to remember them, and make sure it’s never forgotten.
“It’s been so touching seeing how the local residents have handled it. It’s really hit home.
“The last few days have been really intense and this isn’t the ending we all wanted.
“I brought a teddy bear just to pay respects to the little one.”
Ajna Green, a 17-year-old student at Varndean, visited the vigil with her 51-year-old mum Emma Pitt.
They took their pug pomerian Prince with them too.
Emma said: “We live near fiveways, and walk the dog here all the time.
“It’s just unbelievable that something like this would happen. We’re in shock, really.
“It’s a baby, and I’m a mum, so it’s unbelievable.
“We want to send love, and light a candle, as it’s all we can do.
“This community is just amazing.
“Everyone knows each other, says hello when they’re walking their dogs, but to see everyone tonight is just what’s needed.
“Everyone is just so sad about it and confused.”
Ajna said: “There are just so many questions and we just really don't know what's going on with it. It’s such a close community. You just don't to hear about stuff like this happening often.
“It’s been crazy, you’re walking to college with helicopters flying right above your head.”
The mother and daughter spent around half an hour at the vigil.
Emma said: “We’ve just been soaking it up.
“I think it's almost been like therapy in a way because I kept waking up in the night feeling.
“I know the area so well and I was constantly thinking back as to what might have happened.”
Another vigil was held earlier that evening at St Mary Magdalen Church in Coldean.
People also lit candles and had a moment of silence.
The vigils took place shortly before Marten and Gordon were charged with gross negligence manslaughter.
They were also charged with concealing the birth of a child and perverting the course of justice.
They will appear in custody at Brighton Magistrates' Court today.
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