Thousands raised for Brianna Ghey's family and how you can help

A GoFundMe page for Brianna Ghey, who was tragically stabbed to death in a Cheshire park, has raised more than £64,000 overnight.

The 16-year-old schoolgirl from Birchwood in Warrington was found by members of the public in Linear Park, Culcheth at around 3.13pm on Saturday (11 February).

Brianna was a transgender girl but police said there is no evidence to suggest her murder was a hate crime.

Cheshire Police have said two 15-year-olds remain in custody after being arrested on suspicion of murder.

Donations on a GoFundMe crowdfunding page set up for Brianna’s family, which said the schoolgirl was "looking forward to taking her exams this year", have almost reached £70,000 in 24 hours (at the time of writing).

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Relatives of Brianna have said her death has left a "massive hole in our family" after she was fatally stabbed in a park.

Paying tribute to the teenager, who had a large following on TikTok, her family said in a statement: "Brianna was a much-loved daughter, granddaughter, and baby sister.

"She was a larger-than-life character who would leave a lasting impression on all that met her. Brianna was beautiful, witty and hilarious. Brianna was strong, fearless and one of a kind.

"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.

"We would like to thank everyone for their kind words and support during this extremely difficult time. We would like to thank the police for their support, and witnesses for helping with the investigation.

"The continuation of respect for privacy is greatly appreciated."

How can you help?

You can help by donating to the GoFundMe page. You can find all of the details here.

There are also candlelit vigils set to take place across the UK, starting tonight in Liverpool and Bristol. Here is a full list of events to pay tribute to Brianna's life and memory:

14th February - Bristol - College Green - 6pm

14th February - Liverpool - St George's Hall - 7pm

15th February - Manchester - Sackville Gardens - 7pm

15th February - London - Department for Education - 6pm

15th February - Belfast - Belfast City Hall - 6pm

15th February - Cambridge - Parker's Piece - 6pm

15th February - Brighton - Victoria Gardens - 6:30pm

15th February - Keele - Forrest of Light - 5pm

15th February - Woking - Pride Hub - 7pm

15th February - Dublin - The Spire - 6pm

15th February - Lancaster - Dalton Square - 6:30pm

15th February - Hastings - Goat Ledge - 7pm

15th February - Lowestoft - East Point Pavilion - 7pm

15th February - Shrewsbury - The Square - 7pm

15th February - Derry - Guildhall - 6pm

15th February - Guildford - Outside the Friary - 7pm

16th February - Glasgow - George Square - 7pm

16th February - Cardiff - Gorsedd Gardens - 7pm

16th February - Chatham - Nucleus Arts - 6pm

18th February - Leeds - Pork Square - 3pm

Anyone with information can contact Cheshire Police on 101 or online, quoting the reference IML 1476832.

Information can also be reported anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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