Two children died and nine people were injured in a knife attack in Southport, a town in north-west England, according to Sky News as reported by Merseyside Police Chief Constable Serena Kennedy. The chief confirmed that the two children who were stabbed to death in the incident this morning lost their lives at the scene.
Nine children were wounded, with six of them in a critical condition. The attack reportedly unfolded during street yoga and dance classes, and witnesses alerted emergency services about a man armed with a knife who had injured several people. Authorities identified the attacker as a 17-year-old from Cardiff. Investigators are still determining the motives behind the attack and the full sequence of events surrounding it.
Officials indicated that the incident is under thorough examination as part of a broader inquiry into why the attack occurred and how the victims were targeted. Local responders and investigators are working to establish a precise timeline and to gather evidence from sites connected to the assault.
The community has been urged to cooperate with police as officers continue to search for details that may help explain the attack. Authorities have stressed the importance of providing any information that could assist in understanding the circumstances and preventing further harm. The investigation remains active as officers review surveillance footage and interview witnesses to reconstruct the events of that morning in Southport.
Public safety officials are also articulating the broader context of knife crime and its impact on families, schools, and community spaces. While the immediate focus is on medical care for the injured and protecting the community, authorities emphasize that a rapid and coordinated response is essential to address this troubling incident and support those affected. The response from medical teams and the ongoing investigation are being coordinated to ensure all aspects of the case are thoroughly considered and explained to the public, as more information becomes available and verified by investigators.