Mourners dress in bright colours to celebrate life of seven-year-old Katie Rough

Katie was found with severe lacerations to her neck and chest on a playing field in York last month and died later in hospital.

Her funeral service was being led by the Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu.

Katie's coffin arrived at the South Transept of the Minster in a white hearse pulled by two white horses.

The white coffin was decorated with characters from Dr Seuss with multicoloured flowers laid on top.

The family, including parents Paul and Alison, were greeted by Dr Sentamu.

Friends and family packed into the Minster's Quire for the funeral service.

Mourners wore bright scarves and ties and a number of young children wore rainbow-coloured hair bows after they were asked by Katie's parents to dress formally but with a colourful twist.

Katie's parents, Paul and Alison Rough, are greeted by the Archbishop of York Dr John Sentamu

Mourners gather inside York Minster for the service

The white coffin decorated with characters from Dr Seuss with multicoloured flowers laid on top

The order of service carried a picture of Katie holding a toy rabbit on its front cover.

A message from the family thanked people for their support.

The note said: "Katie's family would like to express their thanks for all the love and support shown to them, for the generous donations and for being here today.

"The family have asked that the collection today be given in aid of Smira (Selective Mutism Information & Research Association)."

Seven-year-old Katie Rough

Following Katie's death, more than 1,300 people donated money to an online appeal for Katie's family, which raised more than £25,000.

Her parents have said a lasting memorial will be established for their daughter.