Vigil for Brianna Ghey to be held on Saturday

READING will be holding a candlelight vigil to mourn the loss of Brianna Ghey, a 16-year-old girl who was stabbed in Cheshire.

Brianna was found fatally wounded in Linear Park, Cheshire, on Saturday, February 11, and two teenagers have been arrested and charged in connection with her murder.

Despite her status as a transgender girl, Cheshire Police originally said that there is “no evidence” to suggest that the incident was a hate crime, but subsequently announced that it would be considered a possibility.

A candlelight vigil will be held in Forbury Gardens, Reading, on Saturday, February 18, where the community can mourn Brianna and other trans lives lost, and share stories, poems, and tributes.

Reading Pride said: “We are shocked to hear of the murder of Brianna Ghey. We would like to extend our deepest sympathies to her family and friends.

“We know this incident will