Murder victim Brianna Ghey was ‘devastated’ by abuse from bullies who tormented her at school
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murder victim brianna ghey was tormented by bullies who attacked her at school ‘because she was trans‘, it has been stated.
The 16-year-old, who was stabbed to death in a “targeted attack” in a Warrington park over the weekend, had allegedly been attacked by a gang at Birchwood Community High School.
The schoolgirl’s father allegedly complained to the school and Brianna confessed to a friend that she was “devastated” by the abuse, MailOnline has revealed.
It is believed that she was attacked by a gang of schoolchildren, having her backpack thrown down the stairs in a move called ‘seat belting’ and having bottles thrown at her.
A boy and girl, both 15, were arrested on suspicion of her murder after Brianna’s body was found Saturday afternoon; Her death has caused a wave of grief among family and friends.
Schoolgirl Brianna Ghey, pictured, was found stabbed to death in a Warrington park on Saturday.
The 16-year-old is believed to have been ‘harassed’ by a gang of bullies at Birchwood Community High School.
On Monday, classmates and school friends gathered at Culcheth Linear Park in Culcheth, where she was found, to pay tribute and lay flowers in her memory.
Damian Harry, whose 15-year-old daughter was in Brianna’s class and a friend of hers, told MailOnline that the tragic teen had been bullied in the past.
She said she was devastated by the constant abuse and even talked about ending it all, the father of two said.
‘It was because she was trans. It’s disgusting what happened.
Apparently, his father said that he raised the protection in school a thousand times. But little was done. The abuse was constant all because she was different.
“Let’s be honest, she was harassed for her sexuality. Of course this is a hate crime.
The 50-year-old added that while there are “some transgender students at the school,” the teen was still a target.
“There are some transgender students in the school, maybe a handful,” he said.
‘Brianna was bullied because she was trans. She did all kinds of things to him.
‘My daughter is distraught over Brianna’s death. She is very upset and has been vomiting from the trauma.
MailOnline has contacted the school and police for comment.
Three girls in school uniforms leave flowers and tributes for Brianna Ghey near the site of her death.
A police officer and forensic specialists search a forest near where Brianna Ghey’s body was found.
A schoolgirl carries a bouquet of flowers as she goes to pay tribute to Brianna Ghey at Culcheth Linear Park in Culcheth
A schoolgirl adds flowers to a growing number of tributes left in memory of Brianna Ghey
Friends of Brianna Ghey (pictured) say she had been abused for being transgender
In a video on her now-deleted TikTok account, Brianna, wearing her school uniform, announced her exclusion. The video, reviewed by The Sun, was published five days before her murder.
Emma Mills, the school’s principal, told the newspaper that the Birchwood community is “shocked and truly devastated” by Brianna’s death.
“It is understandable that this is a very difficult and distressing time for many and we will do everything we can to support our students and the school community at large,” said Ms. Mills.
Since then, two teenagers, a 15-year-old boy and a girl, both from the area, have been arrested on suspicion of murder. They are currently in custody assisting police with their investigation.
Officers have alleged that there is no evidence that Brianna was the victim of a hate crime.
However, the teen’s friends took to social media alleging that she had been “harassed and beaten up by gangs” at school for several years for the “simple reason of being trans.”
“She had been bullied at school for years,” an alleged friend of Brianna’s claimed.
More than £52,000 has been donated to a fundraising page set up in memory of Brianna, who is described as someone who ‘gave a lot of laughs’ and hoped to progress at school.
The funds will be used to cover funeral expenses and support her family, who say the death of the ‘strong, fearless and kind’ Brianna has ‘left a huge hole’ in their hearts.
On Monday, Brianna’s family released a moving tribute to their daughter, describing her as ‘beautiful, witty and hilarious’.
They said: ‘Brianna was a much loved daughter, granddaughter and little sister.
“She was a larger-than-life character who would leave a lasting impression on all who met her. Brianna was beautiful, witty, and hilarious. Brianna was strong, fearless, and unique.
“The loss of his young life has left a huge hole in our family, and we know the teachers and their friends who were involved in his life will feel the same way. 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 the witnesses for helping with the investigation. The continued respect for privacy is greatly appreciated.’
- Anyone with information about Brianna’s death is asked to contact Cheshire Police on 101. Information can also be reported anonymously through Crimestoppers on 0800555111.