WARRINGTON Borough Council has lowered the flag above the Town Hall to half-mast.
The act of memorial has been undertaken in order to mark the loss of Birchwood teenager Brianna Ghey.
Brianna was murdered on Saturday, February 11, and her body was found in Culcheth Linear Park at approximately 3.13pm.
Two 15-year-olds have been charged with Brianna's murder, and appeared at Chester Magistrates' Court today, Wednesday.
The pair are due to appear at Liverpool Crown Court tomorrow, Thursday, February 16.
Mayor of Warrington, Cllr Jean Flaherty, said: “We are absolutely devastated by the death of Brianna and know that Warrington’s communities are sharing in the same sense of grief and sorrow.
“The trans flag is flying at half-mast this afternoon in her memory.
“It is important to note that while Cheshire Police continues to explore all lines of enquiry, including whether this was a hate crime, we know that our LGBTQ+ community may feel particularly distressed by what has happened.”
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