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Brianna Ghey’s mother recalls moment she was told her daughter had died as she plans legacy ahead of vigil

Source: ASSOCIATED PRESS

The heartbroken mother of Brianna Ghey has recalled the moment she “completely broke down” after being informed that her 16-year-old daughter had been stabbed to death.

Brianna Ghey was murdered in a park near Warrington, Cheshire in February 2023 (Cheshire Police via AP)

Esther Ghey had spent the day and visiting family with her eldest daughter, and had been pleased that Brianna, who suffered from social , had ventured out to meet.

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