Family of John Hume ask those who can't attend funeral to 'light a candle for peace'

Flowers and a message to the late John Hume rest below a Free Derry Corner in the Bogside of Derry City that shows Hume and others important figures during the movement. Picture: Liam McBurney/PA Wire

The family of the late John Hume have asked that people who cannot attend the funeral due to social distancing guidelines to take part in a "celebration of light for peace" to honour his memory.

The family have said they are "very grateful" to the public for the reaction to the news of Mr Hume's death yesterday.