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White horse drawn carriage arrives at Brianna Ghey's funeral

A white horse drawn carriage has arrived for the funeral of 16-year-old Brianna Ghey.

Brianna was stabbed to death in Culcheth Linear Park, Warrington, on Saturday, February 11. The Year 11 Birchwood Community High School pupil has been described as a larger-than-life character who would leave a lasting impression on all that met her.

Brianna's funeral is taking place at St Elphin’s Church in Warrington, where her friends and family have arrived this afternoon. Reverend Debbie Lovatt is leading today's service.

READ MORE: Updates as funeral of murdered teenager Brianna Ghey takes place

The coffin arrived in a carriage being pulled by two horses adorned in pink as a tribute to Brianna. Mourners have also been asked to wear pink to the funeral service.

Photos show dozens of Brianna's loved ones gathered outside the church as the organ played a rendition of I Dreamed a Dream. Lana Del Rey’s ‘Video Games’ was then played as Brianna's coffin entered the church.

Mourners arrive at Elphin's Parish Church in Warrington (PA)

Vigils have previously been held across the country for Brianna, with hundreds of people gathered near St George's Hall in Liverpool city centre on the Tuesday after her death .

A trial date for two teenagers - a boy and a girl, both 15 - who are accused of Brianna's murder has been set for July 10 and is estimated to last three weeks. Follow the latest updates below.

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