Perth & Kinross

Pictures: Crowds gather in Perth to remember trans teen Brianna Ghey

The vigil tool place at St Pauls Square on Sunday night.

By Kieran Webster

February 19 2023, 8:17pm

February 19 2023, 8:17pm

The memorial for Brianna Ghey in St Pauls Square, Perth Image: Phil Hannah

Crowds gathered in Perth city centre to take part in a vigil remembering trans teen Brianna Ghey.

The vigil, open to all, took place at St Pauls Square on Sunday night with attendees encouraged to bring a candle and a message in remembrance of Brianna.

Schoolgirl Brianna Ghey, 16, was killed earlier in February at a park in Culcheth, Cheshire.

Brianna Ghey was found with fatal stab wounds in a Cheshire park.

A boy and girl, both aged 15, have appeared in court after being charged with her murder.

The pair cannot be named for legal reasons.

The Perth vigil was organised by LGBT charity Pink Saltire and Perth and Kinross Council to remember the 16-year-old.

It is one of several memorial events that have taken place around the country following the 16-year-old’s death.

Photographer Phil Hannah captured the scenes.

Perth resident Dawn Fuge talks during the vigil. Image: Phil Hannah

Guests were able to sign messages of support to Briannna’s family and the wider community. Image: Phil Hannah

Members from Perth Against Racism attended the vigil. Image: Phil Hannah

Signs of support were held aloft during the vigil. Image: Phil Hannah

Members of the community attend the candlelit vigil. Image: Phil Hannah

Residents stand in support of Brianna. Image: Phil Hannah

Perth City Centre councillor Peter Barrett also gave a speech at the service. Image: Phil Hannah

The vigil was one of many held across the country. Image: Phil Hannah

Matt Wester from Pink Saltire, who helped organise the event. Image: Phil Hannah

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