15-Year-Olds Charged with Murder in Teen’s Stabbing Death
Saturday, 16-year-old Brianna Ghey was stabbed to death in a park in Warrington, and Cheshire Police confirmed this morning that two juveniles have been charged with her murder.
Today, police announced that two teens have been charged with the murder of a 16-year-old who was stabbed to death in a park.
Saturday at 3.13 p.m., members of the public discovered Brianna Ghey lying injured on a path in Linear Park, Warrington.
Cheshire Police previously stated that there was no evidence that transgender girl Brianna was the victim of a hate crime.
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However, the police issued a statement yesterday indicating that all lines of inquiry were being pursued, including whether or not this was a hate crime.
This morning, police issued a new statement confirming that a 15-year-old girl from Warrington and a 15-year-old boy from Leigh have been charged with murder.
“A 15-year-old girl from Warrington and a 15-year-old boy from Leigh have been charged with murder in connection with the death of 16-year-old Brianna Ghey,” the police said.
“On Saturday afternoon, February 11, 2023, Brianna’s body was discovered in Linear Park in Culcheth.
“The Crown Prosecution Service reminds all parties that criminal proceedings have been initiated against both 15-year-olds and that they are entitled to a fair trial.
“It is crucial that there be no online reporting, commentary, or dissemination of information that could in any way prejudice these proceedings.”
In memory of the teenager, candlelit vigils organized by members of the transgender community will be held in cities across the United Kingdom.
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Last night, people gathered for a candlelight vigil at College Green in the heart of Bristol, while another vigil was held at St George’s Hall in Liverpool.
A GoFundMe page established to assist the schoolgirl’s family has received more than £70,000 in donations in just one day.
GoFundMe confirmed that over 4,500 people from 41 countries have contributed to the fundraising efforts.
In a statement released after Brianna’s death, her family described her as a “much-loved daughter, granddaughter, and baby sister.”
The statement continued, “She was a larger-than-life personality who left an indelible mark on all who met her.
“Brianna was attractive, witty, and amusing. Brianna was courageous, courageous, and one-of-a-kind.
The loss of her young life has left a tremendous void in our family, and we are certain that her teachers and friends will feel the same way.
After the incident, several police vans were seen parked in the surrounding area, and several uniformed officers were seen patrolling the park.
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A large portion of the area was cordoned off with police tape, and there were also police dogs on the scene.
The principal of Brianna’s school expressed shock and devastation at her passing.
On Monday, several schoolchildren still wearing their uniforms placed flowers at the police cordon at the park’s entrance.
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