A 17-year-old has been charged with killing three girls in Southport
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In the UK, a 17-year-old has been charged with the murder of three girls and the attempted murder of 10 people. The attack took place at a summer camp in Southport during a dance workshop.
In the UK, a 17-year-old suspect will stand trial for the murder of three children
British police have charged a 17-year-old with the murder of three girls in a knife attack in Southport. Writes UNN citing Reuters and Sky News.
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British police have charged a 17-year-old with the murder of three girls and 10 counts of attempted murder in a knife attack at a summer dance class
The teenager, who has not been named because of his age, will appear at Liverpool Magistrates' Court on Thursday in connection with the incident, which took place on Monday at a “yoga and dance workshop Taylor Swift” event at a summer camp for children in the seaside town of Southport.
Two girls aged six and seven have been identified as the first victims of the knife attack shortly before midday on Monday. The third victim of the horrific knife attack in Southport was a Portuguese girl named Alice Aguiar
At this point, five other children and two adults are known to be in the hospital.
Thousands of people gathered outside the prime minister's Downing Street residence in London on Wednesday, chanting “Save our children,” “We want our country back” and “Stop the boats.
Police said the attack was not terrorism-related and that the suspect was born in the UK, refuting speculation about his background.
Merseyside Police Chief Serena Kennedy said the suspect was from Banks, Lancashire, and was originally from Cardiff, Wales. The sheriff explained that the suspect was armed with a knife when he entered Southport High School, but did not provide any additional details about him
Prime Minister Starmer and other officials visited the scene of Tuesday's attack, paying tribute to the victims and thanking emergency crews who arrived on the scene.
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Southport is a small coastal town and a popular summer vacation destination for families.
Many people in the neighborhood and across the country were bewildered and confused when they learned of the incident, but also strongly condemned the violence.
What I saw last night was absolutely horrifying.... It was devastating, and it was somehow unlike what actually happened, namely the tragedy of these deaths