Brianna Ghey: UK-wide vigils to be held for "strong, fearless" teenager

Candle-lit vigils are set to be held across the UK for a teenage girl who was stabbed to death in Warrington.

16-year-old Brianna Ghey was stabbed multiple times and found dead in Linear Park in Culcheth on Saturday afternoon.

In the coming days, dozens of towns and cities across the UK are set to hold vigils for Brianna. Many have been organised by transgender-rights and LGBTQ+ groups to celebrate her life, although Cheshire police say there's no evidence at this time to suggest her killing was hate crime related.

A boy and girl - both aged 15 remain in custody on suspicion of her murder and are being questioned by detectives.

Where are the vigils?

Tuesday 14th February

Bristol - 14th Feb, College Green 6pm

Liverpool - 14th Feb, St George’s Hall 7pm

Wednesday 15th February

Staffordshire - 15th Feb, Keele University 5pm

London - 15th Feb, Department for Education 6pm

Belfast - 15th Feb, Belfast City Hall 6pm

Brighton - 15th Feb, Victoria Gardens 6:30pm

Lancaster - 15th Feb, Lancaster University Students Union 6:30pm

Manchester - 15th Feb, Sackville Gardens 7pm

Cambridge - 15th Feb, Parker’s Piece 7pm

Surrey - 15th Feb, Woking 7pm

Thursday 16th February

Glasgow - 16th Feb, George Square 7pm

Cardiff -16th Feb, Gorsedd Gardens 7pm

Portsmouth - 16th Feb - TBC

Friday 17th February

Edinburgh - 17th Feb, Bristo Square 12pm

York - 17th Feb, St Helens Square 6pm

Southampton - 17th Feb, Brunswick Place 6pm

Birmingham - 17th Feb, Hippodrome Theatre 6:30pm

Nottingham - 17th Feb, Brian Clough Statue 7pm

Saturday 18th February

Leeds - 18th Feb, Park Square 3pm

London - 18th Feb, Soho Square 3pm

Aberdeen - 18th Feb, Marischal College 5pm

Newcastle - 18th Feb, Times Square 6pm

Reading - 18th Feb, Forbury Gardens 7pm

Derby - 18th Feb, The Spot, Derby city centre 5:30pm

Sunday 19th February

Plymouth - 19th Feb, Sun Dial 5pm

Oxford - 19th Feb, Radcliffe Square 6pm

"Strong, fearless and one of a kind"

In a tribute the family of Brianna Ghey 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."

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