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PICTURES: Vigil in Inverness for murdered transgender teen Brianna Ghey





A poignant moment of reflection for murderded transgender teenager Brianna Ghey. Picture: James Mackenzie.
A poignant moment of reflection for murderded transgender teenager Brianna Ghey. Picture: James Mackenzie.

People gathered in Inverness in poignant tribute for murdered transgender teen Brianna Ghey.

The vigil in the city's Falcon Square was among dozens taking place across the UK.

The vigil took place in Falcon Square, Inverness.
The vigil took place in Falcon Square, Inverness.

Brianna (16) died after being found stabbed in a village park in Cheshire earlier this month.

The vigil included heartfelt speeches.
The vigil included heartfelt speeches.

A boy and girl, both aged 15, appeared at Liverpool Crown Court last week charged with her murder.

Vigil to take place following murder of transgender teenager

A moment of reflection.
A moment of reflection.

The Inverness vigil to mourn Brianna's death was supported by Highland Pride.

The Inverness vigil was among dozens across the UK.
The Inverness vigil was among dozens across the UK.

It included speeches and a moment of silence for people to remember Brianna.

People in Inverness show their support for Brianna's family.
People in Inverness show their support for Brianna's family.

Other memorials took place last week and over the weekend including one in Warrington.

A show of solidarity.
A show of solidarity.

Her family said they had been "overwhelmed" by the "support, positivity and compassion" they have received.

Addressing the crowd.
Addressing the crowd.

Highlands and Islands MSP Emma Roddick was unable to be at the vigil but posted a message of support on social media:

"So proud to see a good turnout in Inverness for Brianna and trans people everywhere," she said.

Stephen Doyle, of Highland Pride, said there has been a huge outpouring of grief across the country, with candlelit vigils spontaneously occurring in over 30 cities.


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