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Vigils held for Brianna Ghey – as police probe whether fatal stabbing was hate crime
Candlelit vigils held for schoolgirl Brianna Ghey
Brianna Ghey: Candlelit vigils held across UK for 16-year-old schoolgirl who was stabbed to death in a park
MOURNERS have held emotional candle-lit vigils across the UK to honour teenager Brianna Ghey.
The 16-year-old transgender girl was found by members of the public fatally stabbed in Linear Park in Culcheth, near Manchester, on Saturday afternoon.
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A huge crowd turned out in Bristol to mark the death of the 16-year-old[/caption]
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People lit candles in Liverpool in memory of Brianna[/caption]
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Two 15-year-olds, a boy and a girl, have been arrested on suspicion of her murder and remain in custody, and Cheshire Police said one line of inquiry includes “whether this was a hate crime“.
Cops previously said there was no evidence to suggest the teen’s gender identity played a part in her killing..
People gathered on Tuesday evening for a candle-lit vigil in Bristol and in Liverpool, a few miles from where Ghey, who had a large following on social media site TikTok, died.
Further events organised by the transgender community are due to be held in London, Glasgow, Leeds and Belfast over the coming days.
A GoFundMe crowd-funding page supporting Ghey’s family has already topped £83,000 just a couple of days after it was set up.
Ghey’s family earlier issued a heartfelt tribute calling the teenager a “much-loved daughter, granddaughter, and baby sister”.
“She was a larger-than-life character who would leave a lasting impression on all that met her. Brianna was beautiful, witty and hilarious. Brianna was strong, fearless and one of a kind,” they added.
“The loss of her young life has left a massive hole in our family, and we know that the teachers and her friends who were involved in her life will feel the same.”
Police were scrambled to the park after Brianna was found with serious injuries.
Detective Chief Supt Mike Evans of Cheshire Police described the killing as a “targeted attack” on Brianna during a “busy day” at the park.
Some friends of Brianna have said she was bullied by her fellow classmates.
The headteacher at Brianna’s school, Birchwood Community High School, said they were “shocked and truly devastated” by her death.
Police are asking people and businesses in the community to come forward with any information they have and to check CCTV or dashcam footage.
Information can be reported online here, or by calling 101, quoting IML 1476832.
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More vigils are planned in other UK cities in the coming days[/caption]
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People turned out in Liverpool to remember the life of Brianna Ghey[/caption]
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Brianna’s death has affected many Brits[/caption]
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Tributes were left for Brianna in Liverpool[/caption]
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More vigils are planned in London, Glasgow, Leeds and Belfast[/caption]
Candlelit vigils are held across Britain tonight for trans murder victim Brianna Ghey, 16
Family pays tribute to ‘strong and fearless’ Brianna Ghey after teenager stabbed to death
Brianna Ghey: Vigils planned for schoolgirl, 16, who was stabbed to death in park
CANDLELIGHT vigils have been planned for the 16-year-old girl stabbed to death in a park at the weekend.
Brianna Ghey was tragically found dead at Linear Park, Warrington, after a “targeted attack” on Saturday afternoon.
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Pink bouquets of flowers have been left at the Warrington park where the 16-year-old was killed[/caption]
Police had received frantic calls that the schoolgirl was seriously injured and raced to the Culcheth grounds.
But horrifically Brianna, from the Birchwood area of Warrington, was pronounced dead at the scene.
Cops launched an investigation on Sunday, and quickly arrested a boy and girl, both 15, on suspicion of murder.
Since then tributes have been flowing for the transgender teen and now vigils have been organised across the country in her memory.
Mourners are expected to gather with candles in hand in both Bristol and Liverpool tonight.
A post on Instagram announced the Bristol gathering, which is set to start at College Green at 6pm.
The post read: “Come along to stand in solidarity with Brianna’s family and honour her. Bring glass jars for candles and warm clothes.
“We’re thinking of Brianna, her family and her friends in this tragic time.”
Grief-stricken Liverpool locals will gather at St George’s Hall an hour later.
A poster shared on Twitter read: “Please join us in showing our respects, lighting candles and being together as a community in response to tragedy.”
Other vigils for the teen have also been planned in the coming days in London and Scotland.
Brianna was popular on social media platforms such as TikTok and Instagram.
One of the teen’s final posts showed her smiling for the camera – garnering hundreds of tributes from pals in recent days.
However, some friends also claimed the schoolgirl has been bullied “for years”.
Brianna’s family also paid tribute to their “strong and fearless” girl.
Brianna was beautiful, witty and hilarious. Brianna was strong, fearless and one of a kind.
Brianna’s family
In a heartbreaking statement, they said: “Brianna was a much-loved daughter, granddaughter, and baby sister.
“She was a larger-than-life character who would leave a lasting impression on all that met her.
“Brianna was beautiful, witty and hilarious. Brianna was strong, fearless and one of a kind.
“The loss of her young life has left a massive hole in our family, and we know that the teachers and her friends who were involved in her life will feel the same.
“We would like to thank everyone for their kind words and support during this extremely difficult time. We would like to thank the police for their support, and witnesses for helping with the investigation.
“The continuation of respect for privacy is greatly appreciated.”
Brianna’s friends are also raising money to help her family pay for her farewell – which they say should be “pink and colourful to match her personality”.
A GoFundMe page read: “We would like to help the Ghey family who has had their beautiful daughter cruelly taken from them in the most shocking and heartbreaking way.
“Brianna was an outgoing, confident girl. She brought a lot of laughter to those who knew her.”
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The teen, who is being remembered as ‘strong and fearless’, was popular on social media[/caption]
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Police launched an investigation on Sunday and quickly arrested a boy and girl, both 15, on suspicion of murder[/caption]