Police have launched a homicide investigation after a 16-year-old woman was stabbed to dying in a Cheshire park.
Brianna Ghey, from Birchwood in Warrington, was discovered on a pathway with critical accidents in Culcheth Linear Park at round 3pm on Saturday.
Emergency companies had been known as however Brianna died on the scene.
Police have now launched a homicide enquiry and need to communicate to 2 individuals seen within the space on the time of the homicide.
Detective Chief Supt Mike Evans from Cheshire Police mentioned: “This is a really terrible assault on a 16-year-old woman, who has sadly misplaced her very quick life. We are interesting for any data that may assist us discover who has carried out this to Brianna.
“In particular we are keen to speak to two people that were seen in the park where Brianna’s body was found who have been described as a white man and woman, in their late teens/early 20s, both with dark curly hair.
“The man was sporting a longish darkish hooded coat and the girl had a particular crimson or purple black checked blanket-style coat and a protracted flowing skirt, costume or trousers,” he mentioned.
“We are also keen to speak to anyone who was in the park from around 1.30pm until 4pm yesterday or anyone who may have seen Brianna in the hours leading up to her death. We would ask people and businesses within the local community to check any CCTV or dashcam footage for anything that may aid our investigation.
“I wish to reassure the local people that we’re working onerous to seek out these liable for Brianna’s dying and now we have additional officers in and round Culcheth supporting the investigation. We even have officers supporting Brianna’s household at this actually tragic time.”
The police had earlier known as for individuals to not speculate in regards to the homicide.
Detective Chief Inspector Adam Waller mentioned: “I understand the concerns that this incident is likely to cause, and I am aware that there are rumours circulating online – however, I would urge people not to speculate.”
He additionally appealed for any data or any CCTV or dashcam footage that will assist the investigation.
The MP for Warrington North, Labour’s Charlotte Nichols, backed the police’s calls to keep away from hypothesis “which will be very distressing to Brianna’s family and friends”.
“May Brianna’s memory forever be a blessing. My thoughts are with all those who knew and loved her.”
Source: information.sky.com”