Third child dies in UK dance class stabbing attack

Southport, England: US singer Taylor Swift spoke of her horror at the news three girls had been stabbed to death and five other children were critically wounded after a ferocious attack at a dance event in northern England for young fans of her music.

A 17-year-old male is in police custody on suspicion of murder and attempted murder after the incident at the “Taylor Swift yoga and dance workshop” in Southport, north of Liverpool, a summer vacation event for children aged from six to 11 on Monday morning, local time.

Police on Tuesday confirmed a third child had died as a result of injuries sustained in the attack. The three victims were girls aged six, seven and nine. Eight other children also suffered stab wounds and five remained in a critical condition.

“The horror of yesterday’s attack in Southport is washing over me continuously and I’m just completely in shock,” Swift wrote on Instagram.

“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.” (The Age)

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