Stabbing at Southport Dance Class

Axel Rudakubana, a 17-year-old boy, has been charged with the murders of three young girls and the attempted murder of ten others following a stabbing attack at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class in Southport, England. The victims included Bebe King (6), Elsie Dot Stancombe (7), and Alice Dasilva Aguiar (9). The attack also left eight other children and two adults critically injured. The incident has sparked violent protests, including attacks on a mosque and clashes with police, leading to over 100 arrests. Prime Minister Keir Starmer has condemned the violence and praised the police response. The case remains under active investigation with support from various police forces and counter-terrorism units.