Candle-lit vigils planned across UK for Brianna Ghey
Candle-lit vigils are to be held across the UK for 16-year-old Brianna Ghey who was stabbed to death in a park.Vigils are planned for this evening in Liverpool and Bristol, with others expected over the comings days in Manchester, Glasgow and Leeds.Brianna's family paid tribute to the "much loved daughter, granddaughter, and baby sister", and said her deathShe was a transgender girl but police have said there is no evidence to suggest the killing was a hate crime.
Police said a post-mortem examination was planned and officers were still searching for the weapon used. They are also trying to establish a motive for the attack. Extra patrols have seen in the area, which is a well-known dog-walking spot, while witnesses have been urged to contact Cheshire Police.Tributes have also been paid to Brianna on social media and in particular Tik Tok, where she had a huge following.LGBTQ+ rights charity Stonewall said: "Our thoughts are with Brianna Ghey, a young trans woman, and her loved ones. We urge anyone who may have information which will help the police with their enquiries to come forward.
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