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Large crowd gathers at candle lit vigil to remember Brianna Ghey

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A large crowd gathered at a candle lit vigil in Culcheth on Friday evening to remember teenager Brianna Ghey, who tragically died in the village last Saturday.

In moving scenes, members of the public turned out in force on the village green to pay tribute to the Birchwood High School pupil who died from multiple stand wounds in the nearby Linear Park. AS well as lighting candles there were moving scenes as the village choir performed “Somewhere over the rainbow.”

Mayor of Manchester Andy Burnham, a former Culcheth resident, joined others in signing a book of condolence.

A two-minute silence was followed by a colourful display of silent fireworks.

The event was one of many vigils taking place throughout the country this week and this evening, with another event planned in Warrington’s Golden Square tomorrow at 4.30pm.

Commenting on the event local Cllr Wendy Maisey, said: “It was humbling to see so many people here on the Village Green in Culcheth albeit in very tragic circumstances.
“Brianna was obviously a special young lady, and it’s incredible to think that vigils are being held through out the country in her memory.
“I’ve received so many messages this week asking ‘What can we do ‘ from our community in Culcheth and beyond.
“What we have witnessed this week has been a wonderful response from our community to a very tragic event.
“Let’s keep that community spirit going and think forward as to how we can keep Brianna’s memory alive.”

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