Fun run in memory of shot woman

Clare Bernal was shot dead by her ex-boyfriend in Harvey Nichols

Hundreds of people have taken part in a fun run to raise awareness of stalking, harassment and domestic violence in memory of Kent woman Clare Bernal.

Ms Bernal, 22, was shot dead by former boyfriend Michael Pech in September 2005 while she was working in Harvey Nichols, in Knightsbridge, London.

The fun run, at Mascalls School, in Paddock Wood, was raising money to help harassment and stalking victims.

Ms Bernal's mother, Tricia, said the aim was to set up a national helpline.

"Stalking and harassment is on the increase," she said.

"We are now getting a lot of cyber stalking via the internet and mobile phones and there is nowhere for these victims to go."

At the time of the shooting, Pech was awaiting sentencing after admitting harassment.

After killing Ms Bernal, who grew up in Tunbridge Wells, he turned the gun on himself and committed suicide.

Last year, Mrs Bernal helped to set up a charity, the CRT Trust, in memory of three young women, including Clare, who were murdered by stalkers.

Participants in the fun run were allowed to walk, jog or crawl - and dogs on leads were welcomed.

About 400 people were registered to take part in the event.

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