- Three young children, aged 6, 7, and 9, were killed in a stabbing attack during a dance class in Southport, England
- Six other children and two adults were injured, with the children in critical condition at Alder Hey Children’s Hospital
- A 17-year-old boy from Cardiff, Wales, was arrested on suspicion of murder and attempted murder
- The incident has shocked the community and the nation, with the Prime Minister and King expressing their condolences
On July 29th, 2024, a tragic incident occurred in Southport, England, where three young children were killed in a stabbing attack during a dance class. The victims, named by Merseyside Police, were six-year-old Bebe King, seven-year-old Elsie Dot Stancombe, and nine-year-old Alice Dasilva Aguiar.
Victim Age And Name
| Name | Age | Victim Type |
| Bebe King | 6 | Child Killed |
| Elsie Dot Stancombe | 7 | Child Killed |
| Alice Dasilva Aguiar | 9 | Child Killed |
| 6 unnamed children | 6-11 | Children Injured |
| 2 unnamed adults | – | Adults Injured |
| 17-year-old suspect | 17 | Arrested |
The Horrific Attack
The attack took place at around 11:50 am on Hart Street in Southport, where a dance class for children aged 6 to 11 was being held. A 17-year-old boy from Cardiff, Wales, was arrested on suspicion of murder and attempted murder. The suspect, who was not named, was taken into custody for questioning.
Victims and Survivors
In addition to the three children killed, six other children and two adults were injured in the attack. The injured children were rushed to Alder Hey Children’s Hospital in Liverpool, where they were reported to be in critical condition. The two adults, who were trying to protect the children, were also hospitalized.
Community Reaction and Support
The incident has shocked the community of Southport and the nation as a whole. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak called the attack “horrific and deeply disturbing”. King Charles III also sent his condolences, prayers, and sympathies to those affected by the “appallingly horrific” incident.
Merseyside Police Constable Abigail Kennedy expressed her shock at the severity of the attack, stating that most of the victims were children. Local business owner Colin Parry, who owns an auto body shop near the scene, described the incident as a “scene from a horror movie” and something more typical of a major city, not the “sunny Southport”.
FAQs
Q. What was the motive behind the attack?
A. Police are still investigating the motive and have not yet determined if the attack was terror-related.
Q. Have any charges been filed against the suspect?
A. The 17-year-old suspect has been arrested on suspicion of murder and attempted murder but has not yet been formally charged.
Q. What measures are being taken to support the victims and their families?
A. The community has rallied together to offer support and condolences to the victims and their families. Alder Hey Children’s Hospital has also declared a major incident and is providing medical care to the injured children.
