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Two 15-year-olds have been charged with the murder of transgender teenager Brianna Ghey.
Brianna, 16, was found stabbed to death in a Warrington park on Saturday afternoon in what police are investigating as a possible hate crime.
Cheshire constabulary said on Wednesday that a 15-year-old girl from Warrington and a 15-year-old boy from Leigh had been charged with her murder.
It added: “The Crown Prosecution Service reminds all concerned that criminal proceedings against both 15-year-olds are now active and that they have the right to a fair trial.
“It is extremely important that there should be no reporting, commentary or sharing of information online which could in any way prejudice these proceedings.”
The teenagers had been in custody since their arrest on Monday.
Detectives have urged the public to “avoid speculation online and be wary of sharing misinformation relating to this case”.
Vigils were held in cities across the UK on Tuesday night in memory of the teenager, who was described by her family as “strong, fearless, one of a kind”.
In Liverpool, a crowd of at least 300 people gathered quietly to pay their respects.
The vigil was was organised by Brianna’s friends for members and allies of the trans community in Liverpool to show support and solidarity.
Alongside posters of Brianna, attendees held trans and LGBTQ+ pride flags. Some dressed in the trans pride flag’s colours.
Further vigils have been planned for Wednesday night.
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