Three Children Dead in Southport Stabbing Attack
Three Children Dead in Southport Stabbing Attack
Three Children Dead in Southport Stabbing Attack
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A tragic stabbing in Southport, England, during a Taylor Swift-themed dance and yoga class claimed the lives of three young girls—Bebe King, 6; Elsie Dot Stancombe, 7; and Alice Dasilva Aguiar, 9—and left several others injured. The suspect, a 17-year-old male from Banks, was arrested on suspicion of murder and attempted murder. The incident has drawn widespread attention and condolences from public figures, including Prince William, Princess Kate Middleton, and Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, who visited the scene and thanked emergency responders. Witnesses described the horrific scene and the courageous efforts of adults trying to protect the children. A man carrying a flick knife was later arrested near a vigil held for the victims. The community, including Taylor Swift fans, has rallied to support the victims and their families, raising funds for the children's hospital where the injured are being treated.

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