DOZENS of tributes were left at the scene of a vigil in memory of a woman found dead.
Sarah Everard, 33, is believed to have been kidnapped and murdered this month.
At Valley Gardens in Brighton, those concerned about men's violence against women set up a focal point around trees and dedicate their thoughts.
On Sunday dozens left flowers and messages, while others stopped to reflect and take a moment as they were passing through the area.
One message on cardboard read: "Walking home... frightening 40 years ago, still frightening for my daughter."
Images show the vigil held in Valley Gardens, Brighton, where police made one arrest and issued eight fines for people breaking coronavirus public health emergency rules not to attend gathings
Another read: "Men are afraid women will laugh at them, women are afraid men will kill them."
SARAH EVERARD VICTORIA GARDENS BRIGHTON.
There was also anger towards the police, one message stated: "Sussex Police, why are you silencing women?"
Images show the vigil held in Valley Gardens, Brighton, where police made one arrest and issued eight fines for people breaking coronavirus public health emergency rules not to attend gathings
Another said: "Men don't protect us, police don't protect us. Who will?"
SARAH EVERARD VICTORIA GARDENS BRIGHTON.
Earlier, police made one arrest on Saturday night and eight people were given fines for breaching coronavirus lockdown rules not to attend gatherings.
There was concern nationally for the way the Metropolitan Police handled a large demonstration in Clapham, near where Ms Everard was reported missing.
SARAH EVERARD VICTORIA GARDENS BRIGHTON.
Sussex Police said: "We were made aware of a gathering of around 150 people in Valley Gardens, Brighton, shortly after 6pm on Saturday (March 13).
Images show the vigil held in Valley Gardens, Brighton, where police made one arrest and issued eight fines for people breaking coronavirus public health emergency rules not to attend gathings
"Officers attended and engaged with those present, explaining the government’s coronavirus regulations and encouraging them to move on from the area.
Images show the vigil held in Valley Gardens, Brighton, where police made one arrest and issued eight fines for people breaking coronavirus public health emergency rules not to attend gathings
"Where this wasn’t successful, officers moved to necessary and proportionate enforcement action. This is consistent with our policing approach throughout the pandemic.
Images show the vigil held in Valley Gardens, Brighton, where police made one arrest and issued eight fines for people breaking coronavirus public health emergency rules not to attend gathings
"An 18-year-old man was arrested at the scene on suspicion of failing to comply with a direction in order to control coronavirus. He has been taken into custody.
Images show the vigil held in Valley Gardens, Brighton, where police made one arrest and issued eight fines for people breaking coronavirus public health emergency rules not to attend gathings
"Eight Fixed Penalty Notices were issued to people for breaches of the government’s coronavirus regulations.
Images show the vigil held in Valley Gardens, Brighton, where police made one arrest and issued eight fines for people breaking coronavirus public health emergency rules not to attend gathings
"We recognise the desire to come together at this time, to mourn the death of Sarah Everard in London and to make a statement on the issue of women’s safety, and we absolutely understand the importance of this message.
SARAH EVERARD VICTORIA GARDENS BRIGHTON.
"Everyone should feel safe to walk our streets and we hear that many of you do not.
"We acknowledge many women have experienced violence, abuse or harassment and this is not acceptable.
SARAH EVERARD VICTORIA GARDENS BRIGHTON.
"Protecting our communities is a top priority for Sussex Police, and we will do what it takes to ensure you feel safe in the county where you live.
"However, we remain firmly in a public health emergency and the Covid-19 regulations continue to disallow large gatherings because of the continued, and very real, risks of the virus.
Images show the vigil held in Valley Gardens, Brighton, where police made one arrest and issued eight fines for people breaking coronavirus public health emergency rules not to attend gathings
"A High Court judgement on Friday (March 12) ruled planned vigils would not be an exception to the government’s legislation around gatherings during the national lockdown.
"We are grateful to everyone who has found a safe and alternative way to express their feelings at this difficult and emotional time."
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