Two Children Killed and Nine Injured in Southport Stabbing Incident
On July 29, 2024, a stabbing attack in Southport, a town on England's northwest coast, resulted in the deaths of two children and injuries to nine others. The incident occurred at a Taylor Swift-themed dance and yoga class for primary school children. The attack took place shortly before noon, with a 17-year-old boy being arrested in connection with the incident. Details of the Incident Emergency services were alerted to the scene on Hart Street at 11:47 AM local time. Police and paramedics arrived to find several victims, many of whom were children, suffering from severe injuries. The attack happened at a community center called The Hart Space, which was hosting a workshop for children aged six to eleven. Chief Constable Serena Kennedy reported that the 17-year-old suspect, from a nearby village, had been arrested on suspicion of murder and attempted murder. As of now, he has not been formally charged. The authorities have confirmed that no other suspects are being sought. Victims...