People from Swindon gathered around the town’s rainbow bench to pay their respects to Brianna Ghey on Wednesday evening.

The 16-year-old transgender teenager was fatally stabbed in Linear Park, Warrington on Saturday, February 11.

Brianna’s loss has sent shockwaves through the LGTBQ+ community and many people up and down the country have decided to hold vigils in her name.

Swindon was no different and members of Swindon & Wiltshire Pride and beyond turned up in their numbers to pay their respects.

The rainbow bench, painted in the colours of the LGBTQ+ flag, was bedecked with photos of Brianna, trans flags, flowers, and candles, to honour the young victim.

Although the drizzly rain poured down on the candles, the flame amongst the community was not extinguished, with many saying powerful words of resilience at the scene.

Sara Black, 40, is a transwoman based in Swindon and the person behind the vigil.

After giving a touching speech to the crowd, she took time to speak to the Adver.

“We wish that we did not have to have an event like this but the turnout is so appreciated,” she said.

“It’s lovely to see such a show of community and solidarity.”