8 stabbed in north England

At least eight individuals, including children, were injured in a stabbing incident at a community center in Southport, England, during a Taylor Swift-themed dance workshop. The attack occurred just before noon, prompting a swift response from emergency services and local police, who detained a male suspect and seized a knife. Eyewitnesses reported seeing multiple injured children, leading to a significant mobilization of ambulances to local hospitals. Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Home Secretary Yvette Cooper expressed their shock and concern over the incident, with Cooper offering support to the police and emergency services. Authorities have stated that there is no ongoing threat to the public and advised against speculation as investigations continue. The local community is left in turmoil as parents and residents react to the terrifying event.