- Prominent Liverpool players paid a visit to the site of the stabbing on Tuesday
- In the tragedy, three children lost their lives, with seven others in critical condition
- Phil Thompson and Robbie Fowler placed floral tributes in Southport
Liverpool legends Robbie Fowler and Phil Thompson honored the victims at the site of the Southport stabbing on Tuesday as the community mourns following the tragic incident.
Three young girls—aged six, seven, and nine—lost their lives when a knife-wielding assailant entered a Taylor Swift-themed dance class on Monday morning, while seven others remain in critical condition.
A 17-year-old boy, hailing from the nearby village of Banks in Lancashire, is currently in custody on charges of murder and attempted murder.
Authorities confirmed that the teenager was originally from Cardiff and had been living in Banks and it is thought he arrived via taxi shortly before parents picked up their children.
Tributes have been pouring in, with both Liverpool and Everton expressing their condolences on X, leading Fowler and Thompson to visit the site on Tuesday.
Liverpool legends Robbie Fowler and Phil Thompson paid their respects at the scene of the Southport stabbing on Tuesday
The wreath carried a placard that read: ‘The thoughts and prayers of everyone at Liverpool football club are with all those affected by this tragedy. YNWA [You’ll never walk alone]’
Fowler and Thomson also bowed their heads and observed a moment of silence
Dressed in black suits with white shirts and ties, the two icons joined others in laying flowers on Tithebarn Road, looking somber as they honored the victims of the tragic event.
The wreath they placed bore a heartfelt message: ‘The thoughts and prayers of everyone at Liverpool football club are with all those affected by this tragedy. YNWA [You’ll never walk alone]’.
As they paid their respects, Fowler and Thomson bowed their heads in a moment of silence while onlookers gathered to witness the tribute from two of Liverpool’s most beloved figures during this difficult time.
Representatives from Everton FC also participated in this act of solidarity, with club ambassadors Ian Snodin and Graham Stuart joining Fowler and Thompson in Southport.
Representatives from Everton FC also joined Liverpool in the show of support as club Ambassadors Ian Snodin and Graham Stuart lay flowers
Alongside the bouquets of flowers are stuffed toys for the children, including a panda and a rabbit
Police officers near the scene in Hart Street, Southport, this morning following the stabbing yesterday
This display of unity was organized as Merseyside’s major clubs—normally fierce rivals—came together in light of the devastating circumstances, which have also prompted tributes from high-profile figures including HRH King Charles, Prime Minister Keir Starmer, and Taylor Swift.
Ex-Everton star, Stuart, expressed his sorrow on Tuesday, stating, ‘The events of yesterday are utterly heartbreaking. Like everyone, we are deeply shocked by such a senseless act. Our hearts go out to everyone affected.’
Additionally, Snodin plans to attend a vigil in Southport at 6 p.m.
