'Bullet ridden' car appears in Peterborough city centre in memorial to Palestinian girl (6) Hind Rajab
A ‘bullet ridden’ car was placed in Peterborough on Saturday (January 17) as part of a memorial to Hind Rajab (6).
The striking landmark was placed in Cathedral Square on Saturday afternoon as a memorial was held to Hind Rajab, a six-year-old girl who was killed in Gaza in January 2024.
Her death made headlines around the world. Hind was discovered dead in Gaza City after attempting flee along with her aunt, uncles and three cousins.
The car was later found smashes to pieces, full of bullet holes and all of the occupants dead. An audio recording of Hind on the phone to the emergency services pleading for help cuts off shortly after sounds of gunfire are heard.
The Palestinian Red Crescent has said that it sent an ambulance to assist in the rescue of Hind but that was found burnt out a few metres away from the car.
Israeli forces have been accused to deliberately targeting the car and the Red Crescent responders.
Several documentaries have since been made about the killing.
On Saturday, between 1pm and 4pm, a memorial service took place and was followed by a candle-lit vigil alongside the striking recreation. Several photos of Palestinians killed in the conflict were also on display and flowers laid in tribute.