Customers turn out in force to support cake shop owned by mother of teenager killed in North Wales tragedy
Customers have rallied to support a cake shop owned by the mother of one four Shrewsbury teenagers tragically killed in North Wales - following an appeal from staff.
Workers at Crystal's Cupcakes, based at Sweetlake in Shrewsbury, had asked people not to stay away, as they looked to support their boss, Crystal Owen.
Her son, Harvey, was one of four teenagers to die in the heartbreaking incident near Garreg in North Wales.
Following the appeal, workers at the shop posted a picture on social media of people queuing outside as they looked to show their backing in the wake of the tragedy.
It came after an earlier post, where staff at the business spoke of how they wanted to support their boss, and encouraged people not to avoid the shop after noting that it had been very quiet, adding that the lack of visitors was no doubt "out of respect for Crystal".
They said: "From the team; we want to reach out to our customers.
"During this difficult time obviously the last thing on Crystal’s mind is the business so we are acting on her behalf to try to continue business as usual supporting her in any way possible.
"Crystal has stressed to the team her desire to ensure the security of our jobs.
"Unfortunately we have noticed a significant reduction in sales this week which no doubt is out of respect for Crystal.
"Can we please ask for your continued support. As from tomorrow we will be taking over all the social media pictures, advertising and messages."
Then this afternoon the shop posted a picture of people lined up outside, along with the message: "What an amazing show of support from all of our incredible customers. Thanks for all your patience while we muddle through. Please bear with us and thanks again for your kind words and patience."
