The father of an eight-week-old baby who was allegedly murdered by his mother broke down as he carried his son's casket at his funeral in Belfast today.
Liam O'Keefe was found dead in a house in the Ardoyne area of north Belfast last Tuesday evening.
His mother Raluca Ioana Tagani, 29, who is originally from Romania, is accused of his killing as well as the attempted murder of a two-year-old child in the same stabbing incident in the home.
Today, his grieving father, who is also named Liam O'Keefe, broke down as he carried the baby's tiny casket at the funeral in Belfast.
Supported by friends, Mr O'Keefe wore a jumper with his son's photo on the front as he cradled his casket.
Liam O'Keefe carries the coffin of his son, also named Liam, after he was allegedly stabbed to death by his mother
Supported by friends, Mr O'Keefe wore a jumper with his son's photo on the front as he cradled his casket.
Raluca Ioana Tagani, 29, appeared via video link before a judge in Belfast Magistrates' Court last week. She is accused of murdering her son Liam O'Keefe
Mr O'Keefe, who gave permission for his son's funeral to be covered by the media, is laying his son to rest today.
He broke down as he held the white coffin containing Liam's remains while mourners wore matching grey jumpers with a picture of the baby on them.
So far, more than £3,430 has been raised to support the family and pay for Liam's funeral.
His older daughter revealed her family's heartache after her brother Liam was stabbed 'repeatedly'.
Speaking from her home in Wolverhampton, she told The Sun: 'They were meant to be having the baby's Christening soon - and now it's going to be a funeral.
'He was only eight weeks old so I didn't get to meet him. My dad is in absolute bits.
'Liam was a beautiful
