Hundreds of Glasgow residents have attended a candlelit vigil for transgender teen Brianna Ghey in the city centre tonight.
The 16-year-old was discovered by a member of the public after she was fatally stabbed in Linear Park, Culcheth at roughly 3:13pm on Saturday, February 11. A boy from Leigh and a girl from Warrington, both aged 15, have since been arrested by police and on suspicion of murder.
Braving the rain, close to a thousand people gathered on George Square to pay their respects 'bubbly' schoolgirl, with many carrying candles and draped in pride flags. A minute silence was also held.
The vigil is just one of several being held across the UK, with further events taking place in Edinburgh, Inverness and Aberdeen over the weekend.
Speaking to Glasgow Live previously, one of the vigil's organisers, Gemma, said: "I think this vigil is important for many reasons.
"It's tragic that this wee girl lost her life and there are a lot of trans people and parents of trans people who are really frightened just now, I think the community needs a bit of support.
"We want to provide comfort to a grieving family but we also want other trans kids and their families to know that they aren't hated, there are so many people on their side that want them to live freely and not be afraid."
Scott Cuthbertson, manager of the Equality Network, shared a video of event to Twitter along with the caption: "A large turnout and sombre atmosphere here at the Glasgow vigil for Brianna Ghey with more people arriving every minute.
"In the silence, there is resolve. We must #ProtectTransKids."
Detective Chief Inspector Adam Waller of Cheshire police said Brianna's family have been 'overwhelmed' by support since her death and officers had been “inundated” with information.
He said: “I know that the family have also been overwhelmed by the messages of support, positivity and the compassion across the country and beyond – and the thoughts of everyone at the constabulary remain firmly with them.”
Detective Chief Inspector Adam Waller of Cheshire police said Brianna's family have been 'overwhelmed' by support since her death and officers had been “inundated” with information.
He said: “I know that the family have also been overwhelmed by the messages of support, positivity and the compassion across the country and beyond – and the thoughts of everyone at the constabulary remain firmly with them.”
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