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Teenager charged with attempted murder after trans teen stabbed

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A teenager has been charged with attempted murder after a trans teenage girl was stabbed multiple times in a “shocking and violent attack,” a court has heard. On 10 February, an 18-year-old was stabbed 14 times in an alleged attack at a rollerskating party in Masons Avenue in Wealdstone, London. The victim, who is yet to be named publicly, was with friends when she was allegedly attacked by a group after being verbally abused with transphobic slurs. She was taken to hospital where she was treated for her injuries before…

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Brianna Ghey: Two 16-year-olds found guilty of murdering teenager

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Two teenagers have been found guilty of murdering 16-year-old Brianna Ghey. Content warning: This story includes topics that could make some readers feel uncomfortable and/or upset. The teen, who was transgender, was stabbed 28 times in Culcheth Linear Park, Warrington on 11 February. Girl X and boy Y, both 16, cannot be named because of their age. Each had a fascination with violence and torture, a jury at Manchester Crown Court heard. They both blamed each other for the murder and neither took responsibility for it. Deliberations lasted for four…

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Drag Race UK’s Bimini pays tribute to Brianna Ghey in a powerful speech

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Drag Race UK star Bimini Bon Boulash has called for justice for the late Brianna Ghey in a powerful speech.  Content warning: This story may include topics that could make some readers feel uncomfortable. Back in February, the trans teenager from Birchwood was tragically killed, sending shockwaves across the LGBTQIA+ community in the UK.   At the time, local police revealed that her body was found on a path at Linear Park in Culcheth, and she appeared to have suffered multiple stab wounds.  On 15 February, two 16-year-old suspects were arrested and…

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Sam Smith honours Brianna Ghey with Des’ree cover at Gloria the Tour

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Sam Smith honoured Brianna Ghey with a powerful cover of I’m Kissing You by Des’ree during their show at The O2 Arena in London on 18 April. The singer-songwriter performed the song as they wore a diamanté headpiece with the 16-year-old girl’s name written on it in capital letters. It was the first track played during ‘Act II: Beauty’ of Sam’s show, which had tens of thousands of people in attendance. Brianna, who was trans, was killed in Warrington on 11 February. There was widespread heartbreak, shock and anger across…

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LGBTQ+ radio stations unite to hold a minute’s silence for Brianna Ghey

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Seven LGBTQ+ broadcasters are coming together to hold a minute’s silence in honour of trans teen Brianna Ghey who was recently killed. Content warning: This story may include topics that could make some readers feel uncomfortable. At 11am GMT on Friday 17 February, Gaydio, Pride Radio, Hits Radio Pride, Juice, Gorgeous, Trans Radio and GlitterBeam will all fall silent for one minute. This will be preceded by a package introduced by trans broadcaster Steph Hirst, which will reflect on the violence and discrimination the trans+ community continues to face in…

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Police investigating Brianna Ghey killing as potential hate crime

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The killing of Brianna Ghey, a 16-year-old transgender girl, is being investigated as a possible hate crime, police have announced. Content warning: This story may include topics that could make some readers feel uncomfortable. Her body was found on a path at Linear Park in Culcheth on 11 February by members of the public before she was pronounced dead at the scene. Police stated that Brianna suffered multiple stab wounds and a post-mortem examination is currently taking place to establish the exact cause of death. Brianna, from Birchwood, was trans…

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Two teenagers arrested on suspicion of fatally stabbing trans girl, 16

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Content warning: this story includes details a fatal act of violence that readers will find upsetting. Two teenagers have been arrested on suspicion of murder following the tragic death of a 16-year-old trans girl in a park in Warrington, England. On 3.13pm on Saturday (11 February), Brianna Ghey’s body was found on a path at Linear Park in Culcheth by members of the public. She was pronounced dead at the scene. Police revealed that Brianna suffered multiple stab wounds, and a Home Office post-mortem examination is currently taking place to…

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