✕CloseTeenage girl found dead in Cheshire park named as Brianna Ghey
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Tributes are being paid to a teenager who was stabbed to death in a Cheshire park on Saturday. Brianna Ghey was found by members of the public at Linear Park in Culcheth, Warrington at around 3pm on 11 February.
Brianna was a transgender girl but police investigating her death say there is no evidence to suggest the murder was a hate crime. A boy and girl, both aged 15, have been arrested on suspicion of her murder.
Brianna had a large following on social media app TikTok, where her fans have been paying tribute.“So gorgeous. So sad to see people in the world taken too soon, and in the worst ways,” one TikTok user named Immi said.
Another, D said: “Rest in peace Bri, you deserve so much better and will be missed so much I hope you can finally be at peace.”
The teenager’s family paid tribute to their “much-loved daughter, granddaughter, and baby sister”, saying “the loss of her young life has left a massive hole in our family”.
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‘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.”
Brianna Ghey
(PA Media)
Maryam Zakir-Hussain13 February 2023 12:001676288861
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.
Maryam Zakir-Hussain13 February 2023 11:471676287891
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”.
Maryam Zakir-Hussain13 February 2023 11:311676287798
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”.
Maryam Zakir-Hussain13 February 2023 11:291676287747
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Maryam Zakir-Hussain13 February 2023 11:29✕
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