Three children have died and five are in critical condition following a 'horror movie' knife attack close to a Taylor Swift-themed dance and yoga class, reports Mirror.co.uk. Following the attack, Swift took to social media to share her grief. "The horror of yesterday's attack in Southport is washing over me continuously and I'm just completely in shock. The loss of life and innocence, and the horrendous trauma inflicted on everyone who was there, the families, and first responders. These were just little kids at a dance class. I am at a complete loss for how to ever convey my sympathies to these families.”
As per Mirror.co.uk, Merseyside Police confirmed that a 17-year-old boy, from the village of Banks, was arrested on suspicion of murder and attempted murder following the “major incident” at a property in Hart Street, Southport, Merseyside, at about 11.50 a.m. on the day of the attack.
In a statement, Kennedy said that it is understood that the children were "attending a Taylor Swift event at a dance school when the offender armed with a knife walked into the premises and started to attack the children inside."
She said the force believed the adults were injured while "bravely" trying to protect the children. The force said a 17-year-old boy was arrested and is set to be questioned following the "major incident", which is not being treated as terror-related.
(With IANS inputs)
