Singer Taylor Swift says she is “completely shocked” after the death of two children who were attending a dance class inspired by her music in Southport (United Kingdom). Nine other people were injured and six remain in critical condition.
Following the news that two children died and nine other people were injured after a weapon attackblanca in Southport, a seaside town near Liverpool, during atheme dance of Taylor Swift, the singer has shared a message on Instagram about the deadly attack.
“The horror of yesterday’s attack in Southport is washing over me continually and I am in complete shock,” he said. “The loss of life and innocence, and the horrible trauma inflicted on everyone who was there, the families and the first responders. They were just some children in a dance class“. The message concluded: “I don’t know how to express my condolences to these families.”
The tragedy, which took place and el Hart Space de Hart Street on Monday, July 29, has been described by Southport MP Patrick Hurley as the “worst atrocity in living memory” in the area.
Hurley said: “The city is in mourning. The city is shocked. People know Southport, Southport is a quiet coastal town, a coastal resort. “This has shocked the entire community.”
Six of the injured they remain in critical condition. A 17-year-old boy from Banks (Lancashire), born in Cardiff (Wales), has been detained as suspect of murder and attempted murder.
Los fans de Taylor Swift have also been proposed raise over £20,000 for victims with a Just Giving page where people can contribute to cover funeral expenses and support for victims.
Organizer Cristina Jones wrote: “We are working with Alder Hey Children’s Hospital to help raise money for affected families for the Southport tragedy, and raise funds for the funeral of the two young Swifties who have tragically passed away.
After hearing the news of devastating attackUK Prime Minister Keir Starmer made a statement to the BBC: “I know the whole country is deeply shocked because of what he has seen and what he has heard.
“I know I speak for the entire country when I say that our thoughts and condolences “They are with the victims, their families, their friends and the community at large, and it is almost impossible to imagine the pain they are going through and the trauma they are suffering,” he said.
“I would like to thank the emergency services and Merseyside Police who have had to respond to the most difficult circumstances today,” he added.
He king charles also issued a statement on social networkswriting: “My wife and I have been deeply shocked to learn of the terrible incident that occurred today in Southport.”
“We send our My condolences“Our prayers and deepest condolences go out to the families and loved ones of those who so tragically lost their lives, and to all those affected by this truly heinous attack,” he added.
He Prince and Princess of WalesWilliam and Catherine, they wrote in another post: “As parents, we cannot begin to imagine what the families, friends and loved ones of those murdered and injured in Southport today are going through.”
They continued: “We send our love, thoughts and prayers to all those involved in this horrible and atrocious attack. Thanks also to the emergency teams who, despite encounter the most horrible scenes“They demonstrated compassion and professionalism when their community needed them most.”
Additional sources • BBC
