Thousands attend vigil for trans teen Brianna Ghey who died in Warrington stabbing
Ms Ghey, a 16-year-old transgender girl was found dead last Saturday. Two teenagers have been charged with her murder.
Friday night's vigil took place on Culceth Village Green in Warrington, near where the teen was killed. Thousands attended to pay their respects and light candles as music played throughout the park. Dozens of events in tribute to Ms Ghey have taken place this week, including in Liverpool, Manchester, Bristol, while another vigil with around 300 people has taken place in Birmingham this evening.
Ashley and her brother Lewis attended the Birmingham vigil, telling LBC it's important to support the trans community."If Brianna's death brings anything, I hope it's change and I hope it's a further sense of commitment - that's what's important."The vigils for Ms Ghey have been organised by action groups and members and allies of LGBTQIA+ communities.
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