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Pat Hurst

Girl accused of Brianna Ghey murder liked the idea of ‘causing pain’, court told

A girl accused of the murder of teenager Brianna Ghey has told a court she liked the idea of causing pain and suffering, but denied turning her fantasy into reality.

The 16-year-old, identified only as girl X, told Manchester Crown Court she was attracted to Brianna, a 16-year-old transgender girl, and also fantasised about killing her – but had no intention of carrying it out.

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