A FRIEND of murdered teenager Nikitta Grender today told how she was excitedly looking forward to becoming a mum.

Luke Morgan told reporters: "It was all she wanted, her own little family.

"I saw her on TV and I couldn't believe it.’’ A group set up on Facebook for Ms Grender, called R.i.p Nikitta Grenda. never forgotten always loved, depicts a picture of a slender teenager which curly long brown hair.

A number of friends called Ms Grender Kit or Kitta and expressed their grief at the loss.

One friend, Chloe Flage-Swift, posted: "I am still very shocked that you are gone! You was a very pretty girl and always had a smile on your face when ever I seen you! You would of been a great mum to your little girl...’’

Tina Lovesgavinbby wrote: "I'll cherish those memories we had, the times we shared together, we had our ups and downs and so did u and my cousin, but theres not a moment where u wont be deeply missed, i will always remember the times we played in the park and in the tree house, you are so deeply missed.’’ While Sian Phillips wrote: "Nikita, you were absolutely beautiful and you never deserved this!’’

Emma Hazlehurst, believed to be Ms Grender's aunt, wrote: "To our beautiful niece, u will always b missed and we love u loads. U will never b forgotten. Goodnight kitta. Love u always from me n uncle rich.’’