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Hundreds of people are expected to take part in a vigil to mark the one-year anniversary of Yassar Yaqub being shot dead by police.

Yassar, 28, of Crosland Moor, was shot dead by police on the M62 slip road at Ainley Top at just after 6pm on January 2 last year.

His parents Mohammed and Safia will lead the vigil, which is expected to see about 200 people gather in his memory, at the side of the road where Yassar was shot.

The couple said they want people to pay tribute to their son but don't intend any disruption.

The weighbridge at Ainley Top will be open for motorists to park their cars and police will be in attendance to help people cross the road.

For latest updates on the vigil follow our blog

Yassar's dad has a message for Facebook critics

Mr Yaqub challenges critics on Facebook to engage him in conversation and GROW UP

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Mohammed Yaqub thanks everyone for attending the vigil for his son and a prayer is heard

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Candles, banners and relatively free-flowing traffic at the vigil

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Not everybody happy with the vigil or our coverage

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Balloon release

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Anti-racism banners on display

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Balloons and candles

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More video of Yassar's dad

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More video of the vigil

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Live video from the vigil

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Yassar's dad and wife speak to our reporter at the vigil

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Video from the vigil

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50 people at vigil so far

Our reporter Andrew Robinson says there are about 50 people at the vigil so far

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Candle tribute

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Yassar's dad speaks at the vigil

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Stand Up to Racism at the vigil

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Family and friends light candles

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Vigil underway

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This is what the family said earlier

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Slip-road could be closed until 7pm

Highways are now saying the slip-road could be closed until 7pm

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In-depth analysis of the case

To mark the one-year anniversary we have produced a digital in-depth analysis of the case

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200 people expected

We spoke to Yassar’s family earlier today and they said up to 200 people could attend the vigil

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