A 15-year-old boy and girl are being held on suspicion of murdering a 16-year-old girl in Warrington.
Image source, family handoutA boy and girl, both aged 15, have been arrested on suspicion of murder following the death of a 16-year-old girl at a park in Warrington.
Brianna Ghey was found at Linear Park in Culcheth by members of the public on Saturday, with emergency services called at 15:13 GMT.
She was lying on a path with multiple stab wounds and was pronounced dead at the scene.
The teenagers arrested are from the local area and being held in custody.
Cheshire Constabulary Det Ch Supt Mike said a number of inquiries into the incident are under way and police are trying to establish the “exact circumstances” of her death.
“At this time, there is no evidence to suggest that the circumstances surrounding Brianna’s death are hate related,” he said.
“Patrols have been stepped up in the local area and officers will remain in the Culcheth area to provide reassurance and address any concerns that residents may have.”
Anyone with information or evidence related to the incident is asked to come forward and contact police.
Police are particularly keen for people and businesses in the area to check CCTV and dashcam footage for evidence.
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