Two teenagers charged with murder of trans girl Brianna Ghey
Two 15-year-olds have been charged with the murder of Brianna Ghey, a 16-year-old trans girl who was stabbed to death. Content warning: This story may include topics that could make some readers feel uncomfortable.
Her body was found on a path at Linear Park in Culcheth on 11 February by members of the public before she was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police stated that Brianna suffered multiple stab wounds and a post-mortem examination is currently taking place to establish the exact cause of death.
Brianna, from Birchwood, was trans and had been living as a girl for several months. Cheshire Police initially said there was no evidence to suggest the killing was “hate related”, but on 14 February stated that all lines of inquiry were “being explored” – including hate crime. “All lines of enquiry are being explored, including whether this was a hate crime,” a spokesperson for the force said. “Please continue to avoid speculation online and be wary of sharing misinformation relating to this case.” READ MORE: Two teenagers arrested on suspicion of fatally stabbing trans girl, 16 Police had been granted a 30-hour extension to continue questioning the boy and girl, from Leigh and Warrington, respectively, who have since been charged with murder.
