A man armed with a knife has attacked a nursery in Southport, England, randomly stabbing several young children.
According to the ambulance service, at least 8 people have been stabbed in Southport, UK. The suspect is now in custody.
Eight individuals, including children, have received treatment for stab wounds following an incident in Southport. The ambulance service has confirmed the casualties include minors. Some victims have been transported to Alder Hey Children’s Hospital, while others have been taken to Aintree and Southport and Formby hospitals.
Merseyside Police have issued a statement regarding the Southport knife attack.
A man has been taken into custody by armed police, and a knife has been confiscated. Authorities are advising the public to stay away from the area but assure that there is no broader threat.
A mass stabbing occurred in northwest England at a workshop for young children themed around Taylor Swift, as per BBC.
Update
A 17-year-old male has been arrested following a knife attack in Southport, England, where two children were killed and six children along with two adults were critically injured. The police have not disclosed further details about the suspect.
A nine-year-old girl has succumbed to injuries from the knife attack, bringing the total number of children killed to three.
