Brianna Ghey – latest: Boy and girl appear in court charged with murder of trans teenager
Charges come as vigils held across UK to mourn loss of teenager
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Two teenagers have been remanded into youth detention after appearing at Chester Magistrates’ Court charged with the murder of Brianna Ghey.
The 15-year-old girl from Warrington, and a 15-year-old boy from Leigh, were not required to enter pleas to the charge.
Prosecutor Leanne Gallagher told the court Brianna’s death was “extremely brutal and punishing”.
Cheshire Police are exploring whether the teenager, who was a transgender girl, was the victim of a hate crime.
Detectives initially said there was no evidence to suggest the transgender teenager’s killing in Warrington, Cheshire on Saturday was “hate-related”.
Meanwhile, vigils have been held in a number of UK cities to mourn the loss of the 16-year-old.
Crowds gathered in Liverpool and Bristol on Tuesday night to pay tribute to Brianna, who was stabbed to death in a park at the weekend.
A GoFundMe appeal raising money for the teenager’s grieving family has already raised more than £70,000.
Boy and girl appear in court charged with murder of Brianna Ghey
A 15-year-old boy and 15-year-old girl have been remanded into youth detention after appearing at Chester Magistrates’ Court charged with the murder of 16-year-old Brianna Ghey.
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Brianna Ghey’s family pay tribute to ‘much-loved daughter’ stabbed to death in Cheshire
The family of a teenager stabbed to death in a Cheshire park have paid tribute to their “much-loved daughter, granddaughter, and baby sister”.
Brianna Ghey was found by members of the public at Linear Park in Culcheth, Warrington at around 3pm on Saturday.
Brianna was a transgender girl but police investigating her death say there is no evidence to suggest the murder was a hate crime.
Matt Mathers has more:
Brianna Ghey family pay tribute to ‘much-loved daughter’ stabbed to death in Cheshire
The family of a teenager stabbed to death in a Cheshire park have paid tribute to their “much-loved daughter, granddaughter, and baby sister”.
Trans community mourns murder of Brianna Ghey as tributes paid to TikTok star
Tributes have been paid to Brianna Ghey as trans groups and charities react to her murder.
Transgender Brianna has been mourned by her social media followers including on TikTok - where the 16-year-old was a star with a following of 31,000.
Her body was found on a path at Linear Park in Culcheth, Warrington, at 3.13pm on Saturday after she was fatally stabbed. Cheshire Police confirmed on Sunday that a boy and girl, both aged 15, were arrested on Sunday on suspicion of murder and are being questioned.
William Mata reports:
Brianna Ghey family pay tribute to ‘much-loved daughter’ stabbed to death in Cheshire
The family of a teenager stabbed to death in a Cheshire park have paid tribute to their “much-loved daughter, granddaughter, and baby sister”.
In pictures: Police on the scene at Linear Park where body of Brianna Ghey was discovered
Police are on the scene at Linear Park in Culcheth, Warrington, where the body of Brianna Ghey was discovered on Saturday.
‘Brianna was beautiful, witty and hilarious'
In a statement published on Monday morning, Brianna’s family said her death has left a “massive hole in our family”.
“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.”
The statement added: “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.”
Two 15-year-olds questioned over Brianna Ghey murder
Two 15-year-olds remain in custody after being arrested on suspicion of stabbing 16-year-old Brianna Ghey to death in a park.
The victim, from Birchwood in Warrington, Cheshire, was found by members of the public as she lay wounded on a path in Linear Park, Culcheth, at around 3.13pm on Saturday.
Brianna was a transgender girl but police said there is no evidence to suggest her murder was a hate crime.
A boy and a girl from the local area have been arrested on suspicion of her murder.
Two 15-year-olds questioned over Brianna Ghey murder
Brianna was found by members of the public as she lay wounded on a path in Linear Park, Culcheth, at around 3.13pm on Saturday.
Final TikTok by Brianna Ghey shows park where trans girl may have been killed
Brianna Ghey’s final TikTok video shows the 16-year-old girl walking in a park similar to the one where she was found dead.
The transgender teen had a large fanbase online with 31,000 followers.
In her final video, which has been met with 8,000 comments - many expressing grief - she is seen walking in what looks to be Linear Park in Culcheth, the same site where she was stabbed to death and found on Saturday afternoon.
A murder investigation has commenced with a 15-year-old boy and girl having now been arrested.
Brianna began the video by saying she was going to give life “one last try” before a musical montage plays over her walking in the park and dancing.
William Mata reports:
Final TikTok by Brianna Ghey shows park where trans girl may have been killed
Brianna Ghey was found dead in a Culcheth that appears to resemble the one where she filmed her final TikTok reel
‘Brianna deserved a chance to become a beautiful adult woman,’ Labour MP says
Nadia Whittome MP posted a tribute to Brianna Ghey on Twitter.
She tweeted: “Rest in peace, Brianna Ghey Brianna deserved a chance to become a beautiful adult woman, and to live to see a world where trans people are safe and respected.”
Watch: Trans teenager’s final TikTok videos before she was stabbed to death in park
The tragic last videos of Brianna Ghey show the teenager walking happily in a park just weeks before she was murdered.
Her heartbroken family released a statement on Monday, saying the attack has left “a massive hole” in their lives.
In her final TikTok posts, 16-year-old Brianna can be seen talking to the camera while walking through a park, believed to be filmed in the same one where the attack took place.
Another video shows the teenager playing with her dogs, while a famous quote from 13 Reasons Why: “I’m giving life one last try” is heard dubbed over the top.
Brianna’s body was found on a path at Linear Park in Culcheth, Warrington, on Saturday 11 February.
A local boy and girl, both 15, have been arrested on suspicion of murder.
Brianna Ghey’s final TikTok videos before trans teenager was stabbed to death in park
The tragic last videos of Brianna Ghey show the teenager walking happily in a park just weeks before she was murdered. Her heartbroken family released a statement on Monday, saying the attack has left “a massive hole” in their lives. In her final TikTok posts, 16-year-old Brianna can be seen talking to the camera while walking through a park, believed to be filmed in the same one where the attack took place. Another video shows the teenager playing with her dogs, while a famous quote from 13 Reasons Why: “I’m giving life one last try” is heard dubbed over the top. Brianna’s body was found on a path at Linear Park in Culcheth, Warrington, on Saturday 11 February. A local boy and girl, both 15, have been arrested on suspicion of murder. Click here to sign up for our newsletters.
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