Two teenagers have appeared in court accused of the murder of Brianna Ghey, a 16-year-old transgender girl from Birchwood, Warrington, Cheshire. Brianna was found with fatal stab wounds in Culcheth Linear Park shortly after 3pm on February 11.

The two 16-year-olds, a boy and a girl, have denied her murder. Their identities remain undisclosed due to legal reasons.

Both teenagers appeared at Manchester Crown Court via video link before Mrs. Justice Yip. The hearing was part of the preparatory proceedings for their trial, which is scheduled to commence on November 27 at the same court.

The hearing, lasting four hours, addressed administrative matters not open to public reporting. Meanwhile, both accused are detained in secure accommodation.