A TEENAGER who was brutally stabbed to death was “beginning her journey into the adult world” before she was killed in a “targeted attack”, pals have said.

Brianna Ghey, 16, was tragically found dead at Linear Park in Culcheth, Warrington, on Saturday.

Police had received calls that the teen had been found with serious injuries and raced to the popular park around 3pm.

But tragically Brianna, from the Birchwood area of Warrington, was pronounced dead at the scene.

Brianna, who it’s understood was transgender, was popular on social media platforms such as TikTok and Instagram.

'OUTGOING, CONFIDENT GIRL'

And friends are raising money to help her family pay for funeral costs – which they say should be “pink and colourful to match her personality”.

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The GoFundMe page reads: “We would like to help the Ghey family who has had their beautiful daughter cruelly taken from them in the most shocking and heartbreaking way.

“Brianna was an outgoing, confident girl. She brought a lot of laughter to those who knew her. 

“She was looking forward to taking her exams this year and beginning her journey into the adult world.”

Brianna also had an Amazon wishlist at the time of her death. 

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It includes items like a laptop, a jewellery box and hair straighteners.

One of her final videos posted online showed the teen smiling for her camera.

She is seen lip syncing to a sound from the popular TV show Euphoria, saying “One last try. I’m giving life one last try.”

On Instagram, Brianna’s last post was shared two weeks ago.

'REST IN PEACE LOVELY'

It shows her walking through the snow, and pals have taken to the comments to pay tribute to her.

One person wrote: “Rest in peace lovely, this is devastating news.”

Another said: “I'm so sorry Brianna. I'm sat here in tears and my heart is aching. You're so young and had so much ahead of you. 

“I'm so devastated that our messed up society has failed you – this needs to stop.”

A third added: “Rip beautiful girl, my heart goes out to you and your family.”

Cops have launched a murder investigation into what they described as a "targeted attack".

They have now confirmed two teenagers, a boy and girl both aged 15, had been arrested on suspicion of murder.

A statement from Cheshire Police said: "Detectives have arrested two teenagers following the death of 16-year-old Brianna Ghey in Warrington.

"Emergency services were called to Linear Park in Culcheth by members of the public at 3.13pm yesterday after Brianna's body was found on a path where she was sadly pronounced dead.

"As part of ongoing inquiries, a 15-year-old boy and a 15-year-old girl – both from the local area – have been arrested on suspicion of murder.

"They are currently in custody assisting police with their investigation."

Earlier Detective Chief Supt Mike Evans of Cheshire Police described it as a “targeted attack” on Brianna during a “busy day” at the park.

He added: "This is a truly awful attack on a 16-year-old girl, who has sadly lost her very short life."

The cop had said they were keen to speak to anyone who had been in the park from around 1.30pm until 4.00pm yesterday.

He also asked to hear from anyone who may have seen Brianna in the hours leading up to her death.

Police are also asking people and businesses in the community to come forward with any information they have and to check CCTV or dashcam footage.

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