Southport attack – level 3

Southport attack

02-08-2024 07:00

In the British seaside town of Southport, a tragic stabbing incident occurred during a holiday dance class themed around Taylor Swift.

Three girls, aged six, seven, and nine, have died, and five other children, along with two adults, are critically injured. The attack happened on Monday, and a 17-year-old boy has been arrested. Home Secretary Yvette Cooper visited the scene and laid flowers in memory of the victims. The community is in shock and struggling to comprehend this horrific event. Taylor Swift expressed her deep sadness on Instagram, stating she was completely shocked. The suspect, originally from Cardiff, moved to Southport in 2013, and his parents are from Rwanda. The incident is not being treated as terrorism. Police are investigating to understand the motive behind the attack. Meanwhile, the community grieves, and many people visit the scene to pay their respects. The police are not searching for any additional suspects.

Difficult words: comprehend (to understand fully), motive (the reason for doing something).

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