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The National (Scotland)
The National (Scotland)
National
Tom Bedworth

Brianna Ghey: Funeral of 16-year-old to take place today

THE funeral service for Brianna Ghey is to be held this afternoon in Warrington.

Brianna, a Birchwood High School student, was murdered on Saturday, February 11 - she was found with multiple stab wounds in Culcheth Linear Park.

Two 15-year-olds have been charged with her murder and will attend a plea hearing in May before the murder trial takes place in July.

The National: Tributes were laid at the entrance to Culcheth Linear ParkTributes were laid at the entrance to Culcheth Linear Park (Image: Dave Gillespie)

Brianna, a member of the trans community, will be remembered with a funeral service this afternoon, March 15, at St Elphin's Parish Church.

Speaking ahead of the funeral, Brianna's family requested that anybody wishing to attend the funeral wear an item of pink clothing.

They have also asked that in place of flowers, donations be made to the charity MiSP – Mindfulness in Schools Project.

Brianna Ghey's funeral will take place at 2.45pm on Wednesday, March 15, at St Elphin's Parish Church.

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