Brianna Ghey death

Detectives investigating the fatal stabbing of Brianna Ghey have also been given more time to question two teenage suspects arrested on suspicion of her ...

Mermaids, a charity that supports trans and gender-diverse children, young people and families, said: "Our thoughts are with the loved ones of Brianna Ghey, a trans teenager who was murdered in Cheshire this weekend." "The loss of her young life has left a massive hole in our family, and we know that the teachers and her friends who were involved in her life will feel the same. In a statement, the family said: "Brianna was beautiful, witty, and hilarious. Brianna was strong, fearless, and one of a kind. However, in an update on Tuesday, a spokesperson for the force said: "All lines of enquiry are being explored, including whether this was a hate crime. Police investigating the fatal stabbing of Brianna Ghey say they are exploring "all lines of enquiry" - including whether she was targeted in a hate crime.

Trans activists told Insider that it is "cruel" that Brianna Ghey, a murdered 16-year-old trans girl, will be marked as male on her death certificate.

[UK government public consultation](https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/919890/Analysis_of_responses_Gender_Recognition_Act.pdf) showed widespread support for reform, with many respondents calling for the application process to be opened to minors. Robbie De Santos, Director of Communications and External Affairs at LGBTQ rights organization Stonewall, was more blunt. "This has absolutely nothing to do with using toilets or changing rooms," she told Insider. "When politicians and the powers that be start to compile reasons as to why accessing a Gender Recognition Certificate is so important for trans people, this [Ghey's death] might be an example to them to hopefully show the gravity of why it's so important," Shivani Dave, a nonbinary broadcaster who covers trans issues, told Insider. India Willoughby, a television host and trans activist, said that it is a matter of "dignity," before adding that the situation highlights the inadequacy of the UK's Gender Recognition Act. [Sky News reported.](https://news.sky.com/story/brianna-grey-detectives-investigating-fatal-stabbing-of-teenager-given-extra-time-to-question-suspects-12810856) [According](https://news.yahoo.com/brianna-ghey-what-is-deadnaming-141354370.html) [to](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2023/02/13/16-year-old-brianna-ghey-posted-tiktok-hours-stabbed-death/) [reports](https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/tiktok-brianna-ghey-park-trans-b2281191.html), Ghey had socially transitioned a number of months before her death, and had been on the receiving end of transphobic abuse for years.

In a last video posted to her TikTok page, trans teen Brianna Ghey said she was excluded from school days before her death.

“We would like to thank everyone for their kind words and support during this extremely difficult time. Brianna was strong, fearless and one of a kind,” [A fundraiser](https://www.gofundme.com/f/brianna-ghey?utm_campaign=p_lico+share-sheet&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=customer) set up to help support Brianna’s family currently stands at over £65,000 donations from more than 4,000 donors. Brianna was beautiful, witty and hilarious. “Brianna was a much loved daughter, granddaughter, and baby sister. Her highschool and Cheshire police refused to intervene.”

A Go Fund Me page set-up in memory of 16-year-old Brianna Ghey, who died of stab wounds in Warrington on Saturday, has raised tens of thousands of pounds within ...

In an earlier statement, Cheshire Police also released a description of two people seen in the park where Brianna’s body was found. Police have also increased their presence in the local area to address any concerns residents may have. “We have set up this page to help the family at this truly devastating time. She was looking forward to taking her exams this year and beginning her journey into the adult world. The page was set up by two individuals, Victoria Potter and Jacob Potter who described Brianna as an “outgoing and confident girl.” Police say there is no evidence to suggest that the circumstances surrounding Brianna’s death are hate related.