Mourners wear pink in tribute to girl, 16, stabbed to death in park
Mourner wore all shades of pink as they arrived at a funeral of teenager Brianna Ghey, who was found with fatal stab wounds in a park last month.
The 16-year-old, from Birchwood, Warrington, was found with fatal stab wounds on a path in Culcheth Linear Park on the afternoon of Saturday February 11.
Cheshire Pride posted on its Facebook page that members of the public are welcome to attend the funeral at Cheshire's St. Elphin's Parish Church and that large crowds are expected.
People were encouraged to wear the colour pink in tribute to teen, who was transgender.
After Brianna’s death thousands of people attended candlelit vigils across the country.
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Brianna was found with fatal stab wounds on a path in Culcheth Linear Park on the afternoon of Saturday February 11 (Liverpool Echo)In a tribute issued on behalf of her family, they said the teenager was a “much-loved daughter, granddaughter, and baby sister”.
The statement continued: “She was a larger-than-life character who would leave a lasting impression on all that met her.”
A boy and a girl, both aged 15, have been charged with Brianna’s murder and are due to go on trial at Liverpool Crown Court on July 10.
Neither accused can be named because of their age.
At a brief two-minute hearing at Warrington Coroner’s Court last Wednesday, Jacqueline Devonish, senior coroner for Cheshire, opened and adjourned the inquest into Brianna’s death until after the trial, and set a date for a pre-inquest hearing on August 17.
Mourners arrive at Elphin's Parish Church, in Warrington, Cheshire (PA)Detective Inspector Nigel Parr, senior investigating officer for the incident for Cheshire Police, said at the time: “The investigation is a murder investigation and two individuals have been charged with the murder of Brianna.”
He confirmed the teenager was found “unresponsive” in the park by members of the public and that paramedics attended and confirmed the date of death.
Brianna’s identity was confirmed by her mother, Esther, the hearing was told.
No family members were present at last week's hearing.
Cheshire Police have previously said there was no evidence that Brianna was killed because of her gender identity, but later admitted they were exploring all avenues, including the possibility it was a hate crime.
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