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Southport stabbing latest: vigil to be held after two children killed and six remain in critical condition

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Two children were killed and nine others were injured in the attack at a Taylor Swift-themed yoga and dance classKeir Starmer will visit the community in Southport later today, Rachel Reeves, the chancellor, has indicated.Asked whether the prime minister will visit Southport, Reeves told Sky News: “I’m sure he will be and I know that the home secretary is already there.”Beyond the worst nightmare of any parent what’s unfolding in Southport. And my thoughts and prayers are with all of those families affected.And I also just pay tribute to the emergency services, particularly at Alder Hey hospital who are having to treat the children and families who have been impacted by what happened yesterday. Continue reading…

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Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/live/2024/jul/30/southport-stabbing-latest-knife-attack-children-hospital-merseyside

Author : Yohannes Lowe (now) and Hamish Mackay (earlier)

Publish date : 2024-07-30 09:44:33

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