A tragic knife attack at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class in Southport, Merseyside, has left two children dead and six others in critical condition. The attack occurred at around 11:50 am when a 17-year-old male suspect entered the venue and began stabbing children aged between six and eleven. Two adults, who attempted to protect the children, are also critically injured. Both King Charles and Queen Camilla expressed their profound shock and condolences to the victims' families, describing the incident as 'utterly horrific'. The Prime Minister and members of the royal family, including the Prince and Princess of Wales, extended their sympathies and praised the emergency responders. The police have arrested the suspect on charges of murder and attempted murder.