Two teenagers charged with murder in the death of Brianna Ghey

• Two teenagers have been charged with murder in the death of Brianna Ghey.
• Both have been charged and will appear in Chester Magistrates’ Court later.
• Brianna, from Birchwood in Warrington, died at the scene despite the fact that emergency services were called.

Two teenagers have been charged with murder in the death of Brianna Ghey, 16 years old.

Following the death of the transgender teen, a 15-year-old girl from Warrington and a 15-year-old boy from Leigh were arrested.

Both have been charged, according to police, and will appear in Chester Magistrates’ Court later.

On Saturday afternoon, members of the public discovered Brianna with serious injuries on a pathway in Linear Park in Culcheth, Cheshire.

Brianna, from Birchwood in Warrington, died at the scene despite the fact that emergency services were called.

Candlelight vigils were held Tuesday evening at St George’s Hall in Liverpool and College Green in Bristol.

In the coming days, more vigils will be held across the country.

The charges come after Brianna’s family paid tribute, describing her as a “larger-than-life character who would leave a lasting impression on all that met her”.

In a statement, the family said: “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.”

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Emma Mills, headteacher at Brianna’s school Birchwood Community High School, 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.”

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