At least eight individuals sustained injuries, and a suspect has been apprehended following a stabbing incident in the United Kingdom, which the Prime Minister has labeled as “deeply shocking.”
The incident occurred around 11:50 a.m. local time in Southport, a town situated north of Liverpool, according to Merseyside Police. They reported that “armed police have detained a male and seized a knife.” At the time of the attack, a “Taylor Swift Yoga and Dance Workshop” for young children was taking place in the vicinity, as reported by the BBC.
The North West Ambulance Service disclosed that they have “treated eight patients with stab injuries,” who were subsequently transported to Alder Hey Children’s Hospital and other medical facilities.
The children’s hospital noted in their statement that “our Emergency Department is currently extremely busy” and requested that parents bring their children only “if it is urgent.”
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Police work at the scene in Southport, England, where a man has been detained and a knife has been seized after a number of people were injured in a reported stabbing, on Monday, July 29.
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Merseyside Police confirmed the presence of “a number of reported casualties” from the event, stating that officers responded to a location on Hart Street.
“Please avoid the area while we address this situation,” they advised. “There is no broader threat to the public.”
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Emergency services are seen responding Monday to the stabbing spree in Southport.
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U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer condemned the stabbing incident as “horrendous and deeply shocking.”
“My thoughts are with everyone affected. I appreciate the prompt response from the police and emergency services,” he stated. “I am being kept informed as the situation progresses.”
A police officer works at the scene of the stabbing Monday in Southport, England.
(James Speakman/PA via AP)
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The reasons behind the attack and the suspect’s identity remain unclear at this time.
This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.
