Brianna Ghey – latest: Tributes for trans teen as two arrested over Culcheth stabbing

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”.

Key Points

• Brianna Ghey’s family pay tribute to ‘much-loved daughter’

• Trans community pays tribute Brianna Ghey

• Two teens arrested on suspicion of murder

• Final TikTok by Brianna Ghey shows park where trans girl may have been killed

Voices: Brianna Ghey’s death was a tragedy waiting to happen

09:40 , Emily Atkinson

I cannot help but feel this kind of tragedy was waiting to happen, writes Robin Moira-White. Anyone who followed the Conservative leadership contest will have seen the candidates vying with each other to stoke “debate” over trans people’s lives; and such sentiment is something I, as Britain’s only trans discrimination barrister, have to cope with every day.

Opinion: Brianna Ghey’s death was a tragedy waiting to happen

Brianna Ghey: Teenage trans girl's final TikTok videos before she was stabbed to death in park

09:10 , Emily Atkinson

Briana Ghey posted a video on TikTok just hours before she was murdered.

The trans teenager had thousands of followers on the social media app and regularly posted on it.

She had a number of social media profiles and frequently posted videos on them, often miming pop songs while in her school uniform.

Brianna’s fans have also been paying tribute to her via the app.

'Quiet’ village rocked by death of Brianna Ghey

08:40 , Emily Atkinson

The “quiet” village where Brianna Ghey was found with multiple stab wounds has been rocked by news of her death.

One man living near to the scene in Culcheth recalled seeing several police cars enter the park on Saturday afternoon.

“You don’t think it will be anything serious,” he told Manchester Evening News.

“You see these things on the news but you don’t expect it in a quiet village like this. It’s an absolute tragedy.”

Another resident, Janet Walsh, described the atmosphere in the village in recent days as “eerie.”

“It’s unnerved the community,” she added. “It’s a big shock to us all, I just can’t believe it.”

08:10 , Emily Atkinson

Floral tributes are left as police attend the scene where 16-year-old Brianna Ghey was found with multiple stab wounds on a path at Linear Park in Culcheth on Saturday in Warrington.

Two local teenagers have been arrested on suspicion of her murder.

Trans teen claimed she was excluded from school days before death

07:38 , Emily Atkinson

Brianna Ghey claimed she was excluded from school just days before she was stabbed to death.

The 16-year-old, who was a transgender girl, was found by members of the public at Linear Park in Culcheth, Warrington at around 3pm on 11 February.

Just five days before her death, she posted a TikTok video with the caption: “Got excluded from school.”

It shows Brianna wearing her Birchwood Community High School uniform in her bedroom.

Brianna was ‘strong, fearless and one of a kind'

Monday 13 February 2023 22:15 , Lucy Skoulding

The family of Brianna Ghey, who was stabbed to death in a village park, have shared 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.”

Local mother says kids are ‘shocked’

Monday 13 February 2023 21:15 , Lucy Skoulding

A mother who lives locally said children are shocked and upset by what has happened to Brianna Ghey.

Maxine Dalton, who says she has a 15-year-old who goes to Culcheth High School, told the Liverpool Echo: “We’re just shocked. It’s a quiet little village and for something to happen like that is horrendous. It’s a local walking spot, a lot of people go walking down there.”

Ms Dalton said it’s “heartbreaking” that this has happened to a child and the village is shaken up.

She said it’s “shocked the kids” adding that it’s “horrible”.

Latest after 16-year-old Brianna Ghey stabbed to death

Monday 13 February 2023 20:15 , Lucy Skoulding

We are bringing you the latest after a 16-year-old girl was stabbed to death in a park in broad daylight at the weekend.

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.

Cheshire Police said in their latest statement on Monday: “Whilst this is being investigated as a targeted attack and Brianna was a trans girl, we do not at this time believe it was a hate crime.”

Detective Chief Superintendent Mike Evans said police are pursuing several lines of inquiry and appealed for anyone with information to come forward.

He said: “We are doing all that we can to establish the exact circumstances of what has happened.

“At this time, there is no evidence to suggest that the circumstances surrounding Brianna’s death are hate related.

“Patrols have been stepped up in the local area and officers will remain in the Culcheth area to provide reassurance and address any concerns that residents may have.

“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 are also keen for people and businesses within the local community to check any CCTV or dashcam footage for anything that may aid our investigation.”

Local people ‘in shock'

Monday 13 February 2023 19:15 , Lucy Skoulding

Those living and working locally in the village of Culcheth in Warrington are in shock after the fatal stabbing of 16-year-old Brianna Ghey.

“It’s not good, it’s sad. It’s just so unnecessary, she was so young,” Dianne Nicholson, who works in a newsagents close to where Ms Ghey was attacked in Linear Park, told the Liverpool Echo.

The local spoke of the shock felt by everyone that the attack had happened in broad daylight, adding that “it’s what everyone is talking about” and the mood in the village is “sombre”.

Teenager’s last TikTok posts

Monday 13 February 2023 18:15 , Katy Clifton

The tragic last videos of Brianna show the teenager walking happily in a park just weeks before she was murdered.

In her final TikTok posts, the 16-year-old 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.

Brianna Ghey’s final TikTok videos before trans teenager was stabbed to death in park

What have police said?

Monday 13 February 2023 17:15 , Katy Clifton

Detective Chief Superintendent Mike Evans said police are pursuing several lines of inquiry, as two 15-year-olds remain in custody after being arrested on suspicion of stabbing Brianna to death.

He said: “A number of inquiries in relation to this incident are under way and we are doing all that we can to establish the exact circumstances of what has happened.

“At this time, there is no evidence to suggest that the circumstances surrounding Brianna’s death are hate-related.

“Patrols have been stepped up in the local area and officers will remain in the Culcheth area to provide reassurance and address any concerns that residents may have.

“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 are also keen for people and businesses within the local community to check any CCTV or dashcam footage for anything that may aid our investigation.”

Family’s tribute in full

Monday 13 February 2023 16:15 , Katy Clifton

“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 headteacher ‘truly devastated'

Monday 13 February 2023 14:45 , Matt Mathers

The headteacher at Brianna‘s school, Birchwood Community High School, said they were “truly devastated” by her death.

In a statement, Emma Mills said: “We are shocked and truly devastated to hear of the death of Brianna.

“This is understandably a very difficult and distressing time for many and we will do our utmost to support our pupils and wider school community.”

GoFundMe donors pay tribute

Monday 13 February 2023 14:30 , Matt Mathers

Donors have been paying tribute to murdered teenager Brianna Ghey on a GoFundMe page set up to support her family.

“Such an awful thing to happen to such a young person, rest in peace,” one donor said.

“Brianna’s passing is devastating. I wish we could bring her back,” another said.

A third said: “This young woman looked very precious and I hope my modest donation will help her grief stricken family and friends.”

Fundraiser set up to help teen’s family

Monday 13 February 2023 14:07 , Matt Mathers

A fundraiser has been set up to support Brianna Ghey’s family after she was stabbed to death in Chesire.

The campaign was organised by Victoria and Jacob Potter and has already surpassed the £15,000 mark.

“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,” the GoFundMe page says.

“Brianna was an outgoing, confident girl. She brought a lot of laughter to those who knew her.

“She was looking forward to taking her exams this year and beginning her journey into the adult world.

“We have set up this page to help the family at this truly devastating time. We need your support to help them with funeral costs (we want to make this pink and colourful to match her personality) and ask if you can spare anything no matter how small to try to relieve their stress and allow them to grieve their beautiful daughter.”

Labour MP urged public to ‘avoid online speculation’ that will distress Brianna’s family

Monday 13 February 2023 13:50 , Maryam Zakir-Hussain

Charlotte Nichols, Labour MP for Warrington North, urged the public “to come forward with any information that may assist the police, and avoid online speculation which will be distressing to Brianna’s grieving friends and family”.

Watch: Trans teenager’s final TikTok videos before she was stabbed to death in park

Monday 13 February 2023 13:20 , Maryam Zakir-Hussain

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

‘Brianna deserved a chance to become a beautiful adult woman,’ Labour MP says

Monday 13 February 2023 12:57 , Maryam Zakir-Hussain

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.”

Final TikTok by Brianna Ghey shows park where trans girl may have been killed

Monday 13 February 2023 12:37 , Maryam Zakir-Hussain

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

Two 15-year-olds questioned over Brianna Ghey murder

Monday 13 February 2023 12:19 , Maryam Zakir-Hussain

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 beautiful, witty and hilarious'

Monday 13 February 2023 12:00 , Maryam Zakir-Hussain

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.”

In pictures: Police on the scene at Linear Park where body of Brianna Ghey was discovered

Monday 13 February 2023 11:47 , Maryam Zakir-Hussain

Police are on the scene at Linear Park in Culcheth, Warrington, where the body of Brianna Ghey was discovered on Saturday.

Trans community mourns murder of Brianna Ghey as tributes paid to TikTok star

Monday 13 February 2023 11:31 , Maryam Zakir-Hussain

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

Brianna Ghey’s family pay tribute to ‘much-loved daughter’ stabbed to death in Cheshire

Monday 13 February 2023 11:29 , Maryam Zakir-Hussain

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

Monday 13 February 2023 11:29 , Maryam Zakir-Hussain

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