Child dies and multiple injuries following Southport knife attack

Police have now arrested a teenage boy from the area.

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00:00On Monday in Southport, a tragic incident unfolded with multiple stabbings reported.

00:07Police have now confirmed the death of one child and injuries to over 10 others during

00:13the attack, which occurred during a Taylor Swift celebration taking place on Hart Street.

00:21Emergency services swiftly responded, providing immediate medical care to the victims, who

00:26were subsequently transported to nearby hospitals.

00:30Merseyside Police have confirmed that a 17-year-old male from Banks who was arrested in connection

00:35to the stabbings in Southport remains in police custody and will be questioned about the incident.

00:43In a statement, officers said,

00:44At this early stage, inquiries are ongoing to establish the motive for this tragic incident

00:50and we would urge people not to speculate while the investigation is ongoing.

00:55Police have also confirmed that the attack was not terror related.