Brianna Ghey

Relatives pay tribute to 'strong, fearless' 16-year-old girl who was fatally stabbed in Warrington.

“At this time, there is no evidence to suggest that the circumstances surrounding Brianna’s death are hate-related,” he said. “We would like to thank everyone for their kind words and support during this extremely difficult time. Police have implemented a temporary no-fly zone over the park and the surrounding area after “a number of drones” were spotted flying over the scene.

Brianna Ghey was found dead at 3.13 pm on Saturday in Warrington, and two 15-year-olds have now been arrested on the suspicion of murder.

“Brianna deserved a chance to become a beautiful adult woman, and to live to see a world where trans people are safe and respected. In that, the British media is complicit.” A further [tweet](https://twitter.com/Esqueer_/status/1624954797131550720) details that due to the Gender Recognition Act 2004 “Brianna Ghey’s death certificate cannot list her gender as female. Brianna was beautiful, witty and hilarious. They admit that it was likely a “targeted” attack, however, which was most likely a result of her gender identity, as the violence towards trans people continues into 2023. The British media are continuing to deadname Brianna Ghey, sparking outrage online. 88% of transgender people did not report the violence against them to the police, and 48% were not satisfied with police response following serious incidents.

Two 15-year-olds have been arrested in connection with the stabbing death of Ghey on February 11.

A [London protest hosted by the UK-based Transgender Action Block](https://twitter.com/TransActionBloc/status/1625144641925398528) is planned for Wednesday evening at the Department of Education. [GoFundMe account launched for the family](https://gofund.me/25376b57) less than 24 hours ago (at the time of this writing) has surpassed its £4,216 goal, and at press time was over £26,500. [Sixteen-year-old Brianna Ghey was stabbed to death](https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-64625162) in a UK park on the afternoon of February 11. Anyone in the media who is using her dead-name and erasing Brianna’s identity should be ashamed of themselves.” Meanwhile, some UK [media outlets are reportedly](https://www.dazeddigital.com/life-culture/article/58174/1/brianna-ghey-a-16-year-old-trans-girl-has-been-killed-in-cheshire) [misgendering and](https://twitter.com/trans_safety/status/1625057183183282177?s=46&t=YahhcC5YghQFZSSXt9YD4Q) [dead-naming Ghey](https://twitter.com/IndiaWilloughby/status/1625087946364682243) in their coverage. [Yungblud](https://www.teenvogue.com/story/halsey-yungblud-11-minutes-how-they-met) [tweeted](https://twitter.com/yungblud/status/1625121381246504961), “Utterly heartbroken about the death of 16-year-old Brianna Ghey. [the UK](https://twitter.com/manc_up/status/1625138404584263684) [and worldwide](https://twitter.com/ErinInTheMorn/status/1625152328520151042) has spoken out over Ghey’s killing. Brianna was strong, fearless, and one of a kind. “Brianna was a much loved daughter, granddaughter, and baby sister. "Brianna was beautiful, witty, and hilarious. But advocates on both sides of the pond point out that due to the UK’s laws on [gender identification](https://twitter.com/IndiaWilloughby/status/1624953980110401536), [Ghey will be](https://twitter.com/OwenJones84/status/1625058771390156801) [misgendered on her death certificate](https://twitter.com/Esqueer_/status/1624954797131550720). [Ghey’s parents said in a statement to the media](https://www.thepinknews.com/2023/02/13/brianna-ghey-tributes-parents-trans-murder-cheshire/).

British authorities are investigating the killing of 16-year-old Brianna Ghey, who was stabbed to death in a park in northeastern England this past weekend.

A chief detective told [the Times](https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/brianna-ghey-16-fatally-stabbed-in-warrington-park-fqn6p6tp5), a London newspaper, that Ghey’s murder was “a targeted attack,” but her death is not being treated as a [hate crime](https://www.standard.co.uk/news/crime/brianna-ghey-murder-culcheth-cheshire-police-targeted-b1059838.html). Brianna was strong, fearless, and one of a kind,” her family said in a statement. In the wake of her death, friends of Ghey’s family set up a Ghey, who was transgender, maintained a popular TikTok account with thousands of followers where she posted dance and lip-synching videos. Brianna was beautiful, witty and hilarious. [said](https://www.cheshire.police.uk/news/cheshire/news/appeals/2023/2/detectives-arrest-two-teenagers-in-connection-with-the-death-of-16-year-old-brianna-ghey-in-warrington/), adding that the suspects, a boy and a girl from the area, are currently in custody and cooperating with the investigation.

Police have arrested a boy and a girl, both aged 15, on suspicion of murder. As the news of Brianna Ghey's death spread on social media, the Police found no ...

Many politicians and activists linked Brianna Ghey’s murder to hatred against Transgender people in the UK. Brianna was strong, fearless and one of a kind.” The principal of Brianna's school, Birchwood Community High School, Emma Mills, stated: "We are startled and profoundly devastated to learn of Brianna's death. Brianna Ghey, a 16-year-old transgender girl and a popular TikToker, was found dead in a village park in Culcheth, Warrington, Cheshire, on Saturday. She was lying on a path with stab wounds. Police believe she was murdered by a boy and a girl in Warrington Park. Politicians and activists have linked her death to hate crime but Police have found no evidence so far suggesting the same

A murder investigation is continuing after Brianna Ghey, 16, was stabbed to death in a park in Cheshire.

We urge anyone who may have information which will help the police with their enquiries to come forward." They are also trying to establish a motive for the attack. Police said a post-mortem examination was planned and officers were still searching for the weapon used. Donations on a GoFundMe crowdfunding page set up for Brianna's family, which said the schoolgirl was "looking forward to taking her exams this year", have passed £65,000. Candle-lit vigils are to be held across the UK for 16-year-old Brianna Ghey who was stabbed to death in a park. She was a transgender girl but police have said there is no evidence to suggest the killing was a hate crime.

A boy and a girl, both aged 15, have been arrested on suspicion of her murder and remain in custody, Cheshire Police said. Brianna Ghey death Police forensics ...

A number of police vans were seen parked in the surrounding area after the incident, with a number of uniformed officers patrolling the park. Brianna was strong, fearless and one of a kind. Brianna was beautiful, witty and hilarious.

A candlelit vigil for schoolgirl Brianna Ghey - tragically found stabbed to death in a public park - has been organised for Manchester city centre.

We would like to thank the police for their support, and witnesses for helping with the investigation. Emma Mills, head teacher at Birchwood Community High School, said: "We are shocked and truly devastated to hear of the death of Brianna. At this time, there is no evidence to suggest that the circumstances surrounding Brianna’s death are hate related. I would ask anyone who has any information, no matter how big or small, that they believe could help with our investigation to get in touch. We would like to thank everyone for their kind words and support during this extremely difficult time. In full, the statement issued through Cheshire Police said: "Brianna was a much loved daughter, granddaughter, and baby sister. People are now being encouraged to attend Sackville Gardens in Manchester on Wednesday and light a candle in Brianna's memory. The vigils are being organised by action groups and members and allies of LGBTQIA communities. The gathering has been planned for Sackville Gardens at 7pm on Wednesday - one of dozens of similar vigils due to take place across the UK. Brianna was strong, fearless and one of a kind. Brianna was beautiful, witty and hilarious. "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 investigating the killing of Brianna Ghey, a 16-year-old girl who was stabbed to death in a Warrington park on Saturday, have said they have not ...

One is also being held outside the Department for Education in London on Wednesday evening, organised by Sisters Uncut, a group that campaigns against violence against women. Evans said: “We would ask people and businesses within the local community to check any CCTV or dashcam footage for anything that may aid our investigation.” Brianna was beautiful, witty and hilarious.

Police previously said there was no evidence to suggest the girl's stabbing was "hate related".

[Candle-lit vigils are to be held across the UK](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-manchester-64627680), with events due to be held this evening in Liverpool and Bristol. Brianna's family earlier paid tribute to the "much loved daughter, granddaughter, and baby sister", and said her death had left a " Brianna was a transgender girl but Cheshire Police detectives previously said there was no evidence to suggest the killing was "hate related".

Detectives investigating the fatal stabbing of Brianna Ghey have also been given more time to question two teenage suspects arrested on suspicion of her ...

Mermaids, a charity that supports trans and gender-diverse children, young people and families, said: "Our thoughts are with the loved ones of Brianna Ghey, a trans teenager who was murdered in Cheshire this weekend." "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. In a statement, the family said: "Brianna was beautiful, witty, and hilarious. Brianna was strong, fearless, and one of a kind. However, in an update on Tuesday, a spokesperson for the force said: "All lines of enquiry are being explored, including whether this was a hate crime. Police investigating the fatal stabbing of Brianna Ghey say they are exploring "all lines of enquiry" - including whether she was targeted in a hate crime.

Cheshire Police previously said there was no evidence to suggest Brianna, who was a transgender girl, was the victim of a hate crime.

A number of schoolchildren, still in their school uniforms, placed flowers at the police cordon at the entrance to the park on Monday. A number of police vans were seen parked in the surrounding area after the incident, with a number of uniformed officers patrolling the park. A large section of the area was cordoned off by police tape, and police dogs were also seen at the scene.

Detectives investigating the fatal stabbing of Brianna Ghey have also been given more time to question two teenage suspects arrested on suspicion of her ...

Mermaids, a charity that supports trans and gender-diverse children, young people and families, said: "Our thoughts are with the loved ones of Brianna Ghey, a trans teenager who was murdered in Cheshire this weekend." "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. In a statement, the family said: "Brianna was beautiful, witty, and hilarious. Brianna was strong, fearless, and one of a kind. However, in an update on Tuesday, a spokesperson for the force said: "All lines of enquiry are being explored, including whether this was a hate crime. Police investigating the fatal stabbing of Brianna Ghey say they are exploring "all lines of enquiry" - including whether she was targeted in a hate crime.

A vigil to honour the life of Brianna Ghey will be held in Sheffield on Thursday as police deem attack to be a "possible hate crime".

They speak of her as "a larger than life character who would leave a lasting impression on all that met her." Brianna's friends say she had experienced [years of transphobic bullying](https://metro.co.uk/2023/02/14/teenager-stabbed-to-death-was-bulled-for-years-for-being-trans-friends-claim-18278489/?ito=article.mweb.share.top.twitter). To that end, a vigil is taking place on Thursday 16 February in Sheffield's Peace Gardens, starting at 8pm.

Police previously said there was no evidence to suggest the girl's stabbing was "hate related".

[Candle-lit vigils are to be held across the UK](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-manchester-64627680), with events due to be held this evening in Liverpool and Bristol. Brianna's family earlier paid tribute to the "much loved daughter, granddaughter, and baby sister", and said her death had left a " Brianna was a transgender girl but Cheshire Police detectives previously said there was no evidence to suggest the killing was "hate related".

Dozens of people held candles on College Green in a moving vigil to remember Brianna Ghey. Police investigating the killing of the 16-year-old schoolgirl are now considering whether it could have been a hate crime. Brianna was found lying with stab ...

“Brianna deserves to be respected in death as well as life. [Trans Pride South West](http://tpsw.co.uk/) volunteer Kaz Self said: “When I saw the image of Brianna on Saturday, I was devastated by what I saw… Dozens of people held candles on College Green in a moving vigil to remember Brianna Ghey.

I wanted to write about Rihanna this week—her Super Bowl pregnancy reveal, her Red Riding Hood–at–Berghain attire, the sheer balls-out confidence of a ...

I know quite binary camps have been drawn, that the idea of basic rights is feeling denied on both sides. I know all lines of inquiry are being pursued and the police are treating the stabbing as a possible hate crime. I feel like the word possible is doing a lot of heavy lifting here. I know that two 15-year-olds have been arrested on suspicion of Brianna Ghey’s murder. I know that Brianna Ghey was found lying in the park with stab wounds. I wanted to write [about love](https://www.vogue.com/tag/franchise/love-stories) this Valentine’s week too.

The vigils, organised by the transgender community, are held in memory of the stabbed 16-year-old.

Donations on a crowdfunding page set up for Brianna's family, which said the schoolgirl was "looking forward to taking her exams this year", have reached nearly £80,000. [whether her death was a hate crime](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-manchester-64638653), as they try to establish a motive for the attack. Candlelit vigils have been held for 16-year-old Brianna Ghey, who was stabbed to death in a park.

Police investigating the killing of the 16-year-old schoolgirl are now considering whether it could have been a hate crime.

“Brianna deserves to be respected in death as well as life. [Trans Pride South West](http://tpsw.co.uk/) volunteer Kaz Self said: “When I saw the image of Brianna on Saturday, I was devastated by what I saw… Dozens of people held candles on College Green in a moving vigil to remember Brianna Ghey.

The vigils, organised by the transgender community, are held in memory of the stabbed 16-year-old.

Donations on a crowdfunding page set up for Brianna's family, which said the schoolgirl was "looking forward to taking her exams this year", have reached nearly £80,000. [whether her death was a hate crime](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-manchester-64638653), as they try to establish a motive for the attack. Candlelit vigils have been held for 16-year-old Brianna Ghey, who was stabbed to death in a park.

British police investigate whether the murder of a transgender teenage girl in north-west England on the weekend was a hate crime, as a vigil is held in her ...

Police arrested two teenagers on Saturday on suspicion of murder after the body of 16-year-old Brianna Ghey was found on a path in a village near Warrington, 322km north-west of London. - The body of 16-year-old Brianna Ghey was found on a path British police are investigating whether the murder of a transgender teenage girl in north-west England at the weekend was a hate crime, while a vigil was held in her memory on Tuesday night.