THE family of Rosimeiri Boxall have a released a statement after seeing two teenagers convicted of manslaughter.

It states: "We want to thank the police for all the hard work that has been done in investigating the events surrounding the death of our daughter Rosi and for the support that has been given to us by different members of the police.

"Our thanks too go to all the barristers, the judge, and the members of the jury who have strived to ensure that justice is done.

"Our prayer has always been that justice for Rosi would be seen to be done. We still miss her greatly, but we do not for an instant regret the decision we took when she was almost three, to adopt her.

"She has given us so many moments of pure joy, and we are thankful for those times. We are sure that she is now safe in God the father's arms. No one can ever hurt her again. It will be wonderful to see her again one day.

"We continue to pray for those who are responsible for Rosi's death. We want them to know that we forgive them. That does not mean that what they did 'doesn't matter'. Of course it does.

"A life is of such worth that only God can show us its value. Nor does it mean that we think this trial need not have taken place. For justice to be seen to be done, it had to happen and those responsible have to face up to the consequences of their choices."

It added: "Forgiveness means we refuse to be shackled by bitterness and our prayer is that forgiveness will allow the girls to be released from the burden of what they have done, so that they can even now grow in to the sort of people that God intended them to be.

"Finally, we want to thank everyone who has supported us over the last 18 months or so. We would ask that you continue to pray for us, and for Rosimeiri's four brothers and their families. Thank you."