Southport Stabbing: Child Killed and Several Injured in Taylor Swift-Themed Workshop Attack

Social Media · July 29

A horrific stabbing spree in Southport, Merseyside, this morning has left one child dead and at least seven others, including children, critically injured. The attack took place at a Taylor Swift-themed workshop just before noon.

Armed police quickly responded, detaining a man and seizing a knife. Mersey Police have urged the public to avoid the area around Hart Street but assured that there is "no wider threat" to the community. According to the Liverpool Echo, the attack resulted in the death of one child. Home Secretary Yvette Cooper expressed her deep concern over the incident.

Colin Parry, owner of Masters Vehicle Body Repairs on Hart Street, described the scene as a "horror movie," noting that six or seven young girls had been stabbed. He recalled the distress of mothers arriving at the scene, stating, "The mothers are coming here now and screaming. It is like a scene from a horror movie. Police have got him. It's like something from America, not like sunny Southport."

A staff member at The Bridge Cafe on Hart Street told MailOnline about the chaos, saying, "We were told somebody's been stabbing children. It's chocka. It's all cordoned off, police cars at every junction. Parents are stood outside waiting." A local parent mentioned that his daughter, who was at the workshop, was traumatized but safe after running away.

Emergency services, including the North West Ambulance Service (NWAS), responded promptly with 13 ambulances, specialized resources, and air support. NWAS reported that eight patients with stab injuries were taken to Alder Hey Children's Hospital, Aintree University Hospital, and Southport and Formby Hospital.

Home Secretary Yvette Cooper conveyed her concerns and support, saying, "I am deeply concerned at the very serious incident in Southport. All my thoughts are with the families and loved ones of those affected. I have spoken to the Merseyside Police and Crime Commissioner to convey full support to the police and thanks to the emergency services responding."

Merseyside's Police & Crime Commissioner Emily Spurrell also expressed shock and urged the public to avoid speculation online. She stated, "I am deeply shocked and concerned about the major incident in Southport this morning. An arrest has been made. I would urge people to be careful about what they share online and not to speculate about this incident."

Merseyside Police confirmed their ongoing efforts to handle the situation, saying, "We can confirm that emergency services are in Southport following a major incident this morning, Monday, July 29. At around 11.50 am, we were called to a property on Hart Street to reports of a stabbing. There are a number of reported casualties, and more details will be confirmed when possible. Armed police have detained a male and seized a knife. He has been taken to a police station. Please avoid the area while we deal with this incident. There is no wider threat to the public."

The North West Ambulance Service added, "We're attending a major incident on Hart Street, Southport following reports of multiple stabbings in which we have dispatched multiple resources. We're assessing the situation and working with emergency partners."

Alder Hey Children's Hospital has declared a "major incident," urging parents to only bring their children to the Emergency Department if it is urgent, while maintaining that all other appointments and services are running as normal.

Southport MP Patrick Hurley expressed his deep concern on social media, stating, "I am deeply concerned by the reports coming from Merseyside Police about a major incident on Hart Street in Southport today. I am hoping for the best possible outcomes to the casualties affected. My thoughts go out to all those affected, their loved ones, and to the entire community. The police have confirmed that an individual involved in the attack has now been detained. I am repeating the advice of the police to avoid the area whilst the police and ambulance teams support this incident."

Southport Football Club has offered its facilities as an emergency response center if needed, stating, "We are in ongoing dialogue with Merseyside Police and have offered full use of the club's facilities as an emergency response center if required. The thoughts of all at the club are with those affected by today's events."

This is a breaking news story, and further details will be provided as they become available.

Credit: Daily Mail | Liverpool Echo 2024-07-29

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nauseus · July 29

Terrible, the police have just released news on TV that two young girls have died.

Several others are critical. Police not treating this as terror-related.

So young, so sad. Sleep peacefully you angels.

Tug · July 29

Just who is the defective that committed this heinous crime?and thank your lucky stars this beast didn’t have easy access to assault weapons.my deepest condolences to the victims family’s just horrible……

Regyai · July 29

Word is that there will be scant details of the perpetrator as he is not of adult age

There is a much bigger elephant in the room according to earlier stuff on the internet as to the perpetrator's antecedence

AnotherOneHere · July 29

According to the first reports it was a Muslim refugee that was refused a stay because of his criminal record and was about to be deported.

richard_smith237 · July 29

Woke's in the UK are going entering a phase of full on on backlash against who those who are questioning who the perpetrator is and what the motives may have been... the underlying sentiment - why are people so bothered about who the perpetrator is, what their reasons were etc... and why not show such concern for the victims... ???

... Utter tosh I say to this... Yes, show concern for the victims, but we are also concerned for our families and how these atrocities can be avoided.

IF the perpetrator fits a developing pattern - that pattern needs to be 'shut down'... and done so with a measure so Machiavellian little doubt remains to how scum bags will be treated, no matter age, colour, creed or religion...

And, thats about as politically correct as I can put it - for until there is proof, my underlying bias is obviously managed... yet I await the facts, not wanting to be proven right, but fearing I may be.

it is what it is · July 29

1 hour ago, AnotherOneHere said:

According to the first reports it was a Muslim refugee that was refused a stay because of his criminal record and was about to be deported.

peddling such speculation is irresponsible. please don't.

richard_smith237 · July 29

Just now, it is what it is said:

1 hour ago, AnotherOneHere said:

According to the first reports it was a Muslim refugee that was refused a stay because of his criminal record and was about to be deported.

peddling such speculation is irresponsible. please don't.

I think that makes the point I was drawing on earlier... That the prolific woke will no longer allow speculation... we are only now permitted to 'think' these suspicious rather than discuss them.

richard_smith237 · July 29

Social media reports suggesting the name... Ali Al-Shakati... (who is officially being reported as a 'boy from Cardiff)

On an MI6 watchlist, was known to Liverpool mental health services, came to the UK by boat as an asylum seeker last year...

A 17 year old who apparently looks closer to 34 (according to the taxi driver witness)...

True or not... ??... nothing is official yet - I'm not sure if that considered pedalling such nonsense or having a discussion on social media...

... Would the Police or authorities release the official name if doing so is potentially so incendiary ?

nikmar · July 29

This is just down the road from where i used to live. Truly shocking

Denim · July 30

How dreadful to have your child murdered attending such an innoculus event. Parents all over the country will now be a lot more concerned about the safety of their kids just trying to enjoy their childhood away from their immediate supervision.

My sincere sympathies to all the victims.

James105 · July 30

The question is, at what point do the people of the UK say that they have had their fill of cultural enrichment and say enough is enough. In just the last few weeks:

- Riots in leeds (Roma Gypsies)

- Bangladeshi riots in Whitechapel

- Solder stabbed in Kent (Islam)

- Muslim men attacking armed police in Manchester

- Multiple children attacked with knives in Southport (attacker origin currently withheld for all the obvious reasons)

RIP to the kids that were killed and hope the ones that are critical make it.

CallumWK · July 30

5 hours ago, richard_smith237 said:

Social media reports suggesting the name... Ali Al-Shakati... (who is officially being reported as a 'boy from Cardiff)

On an MI6 watchlist, was known to Liverpool mental health services, came to the UK by boat as an asylum seeker last year...

A 17 year old who apparently looks closer to 34 (according to the taxi driver witness)...

True or not... ??... nothing is official yet - I'm not sure if that considered pedalling such nonsense or having a discussion on social media...

... Would the Police or authorities release the official name if doing so is potentially so incendiary ?

https://channel3now.com/2024/07/29/17-year-old-ali-al-shakati-arrested-in-connection-with-the-stabbings-in-southport-england/

https://rumble.com/v58xwsd-17-year-old-ali-al-shakati-arrested-in-connection-with-the-stabbings-in-sou.html

17-year-old Ali Al-Shakati arrested in connection with the stabbings in Southport, England

BritManToo · July 30

9 minutes ago, CallumWK said:

17-year-old Ali Al-Shakati arrested in connection with the stabbings in Southport, England

How do they know he is 17?

Social media claims he arrived in a small boat last year with no documentation and looks to be in his mid 30s.

Bkk Brian · July 30

4 minutes ago, BritManToo said:

How do they know he is 17?

Social media claims he arrived in a small boat last year with no documentation and looks to be in his mid 30s.

"A 17-year-old male from Banks in Lancashire, who was born in Cardiff, has been arrested on suspicion of murder and attempted murder and has been taken to a police station where he will be interviewed by detectives.

https://www.merseyside.police.uk/news/merseyside/news/2024/july/statement-from-chief-constable-serena-kennedy-following-major-incident-in-southport/

transam · July 30

8 minutes ago, BritManToo said:

How do they know he is 17?

Social media claims he arrived in a small boat last year with no documentation and looks to be in his mid 30s.

Many blokes come in pretending/stating they are a kid, as they are taken care of, let's wait and see what transpires on the age thing, but what ever age he is, he will enjoy living for many years with folk from the UK to take care of him........ :clap2:

Oh, seems an update on the scrote......

Social Media · July 30

Update: Third girl dies after Southport dance class stabbing, say police

A nine-year-old girl has become the third child to die after the Southport stabbings, Merseyside Police say.

More now from Merseyside Police, who say the two victims who died in the attack yesterday were girls aged six and seven. As we've just reported, a third girl, aged nine, died from her injuries in the early hours of this morning.

This is the first time police have confirmed the victims' genders. Until this point, we knew only that they were children.

Eight other children were stabbed in the attack, police say. Five of the children and two adults remain in a critical condition.

Suspect was born in Cardiff to Rwandan parents

The the 17-year-old currently being questioned by the police in connection with the attack in Southport was born in Cardiff and moved to the Southport area in 2013. His parents are from Rwanda and he has an older brother who was also born in Cardiff. Merseyside Police also say a name being shared on social media in connection with the suspect is incorrect.

Almost immediately after the deadly stabbing attack in Southport, baseless rumours began spreading online.

While police and emergency services were still responding to the attack, a widely shared LinkedIn post claimed without evidence that "a migrant" was responsible.

But the most viral source of rumours so far has been a report published on an obscure US-based website which claims to cover "breaking news". The report falsely claims that that the 17-year old suspect is an "asylum seeker" named "Ali Al-Shakati", who "arrived in the UK by boat last year".

Merseyside Police has confirmed that the suspect was born in Cardiff, and has yet to identify the 17-year-old.

The report also adds that the suspect was "on the MI6 watch list", despite the fact that it is MI5, not MI6, that deals with domestic counter-terrorism cases.

The name "Ali Al-Shakati" has since been widely shared online in posts viewed by millions. Some other outlets, including Russia's RT news channel, have also reported this name, citing the US-based website. Other variations of the report, including the claim that the suspect was a "Channel migrant", have also been widely circulated.

Credit: BBC 2024-07-30

richard_smith237 · July 30

2 minutes ago, Social Media said:

The the 17-year-old currently being questioned by the police in connection with the attack in Southport was born in Cardiff and moved to the Southport area in 2013. His parents are from Rwanda and he has an older brother who was also born in Cardiff. Merseyside Police also say a name being shared on social media in connection with the suspect is incorrect.

The incorrect name being shared on Social Medial across the UK is Ali Al-Shakati - which also means the information suggesting the suspect was on an MI5/6 watch list, came to the UK by boat as an asylum seeker last year... etc is also social media fuelled rubbish...

It was also reported that the perpetrator was known to to Liverpool mental health services - I wonder if this part is true.

IF the boy in question was born in the UK to parents from Rwanda then we can hardly be jumping to the conclusions of this being related to Islam.... even though it was repeatedly reported that this was not related to terrorism...

...But, facts were held back for such a duration to fan the flames of social media speculation built on skepticism and distrust of authorities and their 'apparent' protection of criminals who may be muslim.

Rwandan's are generally Christian BTW - if authorities had provided this information there would have been a lot less social media backlash against illegal Islamic Immigrants, with the current state of the UK and the growing 'anti-illegal-immigrant stance', anything fuels these flames and authorities need to be less clumsy in dealing with this.

James105 · July 30

35 minutes ago, richard_smith237 said:

IF the boy in question was born in the UK to parents from Rwanda then we can hardly be jumping to the conclusions of this being related to Islam.... even though it was repeatedly reported that this was not related to terrorism...

Since the attacker is 17 that means no-one will know his name (officially) until after he has been found guilty and convicted by the courts. Only then can he be named by the Judge, and that is only if the judge decides to do so. Since we won't know his name, we won't know the parents names either, or what religion they are inclined to follow, or even if he really was born in Cardiff. So the narrative is whatever they want it to be.

nauseus · July 30

Sadly, another 9-year old girl has died.

https://www.bbc.com/news/live/cevwgqz0x41t

RIP

Sorry this same news as updated above,,,

riclag · July 30

10 hours ago, James105 said:

The question is, at what point do the people of the UK say that they have had their fill of cultural enrichment and say enough is enough. In just the last few weeks:

- Riots in leeds (Roma Gypsies)

- Bangladeshi riots in Whitechapel

- Solder stabbed in Kent (Islam)

- Muslim men attacking armed police in Manchester

- Multiple children attacked with knives in Southport (attacker origin currently withheld for all the obvious reasons)

RIP to the kids that were killed and hope the ones that are critical make it.

Some have but they get thrown in jail or picked up for made up charges of domestic terror or hate speech.

Bday Prang · July 30

22 hours ago, nauseus said:

Police not treating this as terror-related.

meaning what exactly?

Bangkokhatter · July 30

11 hours ago, transam said:

Many blokes come in pretending/stating they are a kid, as they are taken care of, let's wait and see what transpires on the age thing, but what ever age he is, he will enjoy living for many years with folk from the UK to take care of him........

Oh, seems an update on the scrote......

is it really appropiate to put one of your childish emoji's on a topic such as this ?

Bday Prang · July 30

4 hours ago, richard_smith237 said:

The incorrect name being shared on Social Medial across the UK is Ali Al-Shakati - which also means the information suggesting the suspect was on an MI5/6 watch list, came to the UK by boat as an asylum seeker last year... etc is also social media fuelled rubbish...

It was also reported that the perpetrator was known to to Liverpool mental health services - I wonder if this part is true.

IF the boy in question was born in the UK to parents from Rwanda then we can hardly be jumping to the conclusions of this being related to Islam.... even though it was repeatedly reported that this was not related to terrorism...

...But, facts were held back for such a duration to fan the flames of social media speculation built on skepticism and distrust of authorities and their 'apparent' protection of criminals who may be muslim.

Rwandan's are generally Christian BTW - if authorities had provided this information there would have been a lot less social media backlash against illegal Islamic Immigrants, with the current state of the UK and the growing 'anti-illegal-immigrant stance', anything fuels these flames and authorities need to be less clumsy in dealing with this.

The authorities, and the media could for once try taking the radical step of just being honest and telling us the truth. If it was a neo nazi that was responsible his name and picture would be all over the front page. The current spectacle of the leftist media spewing out all sorts of hollow platitudes whilst desperately trying to avoid mentioning the uncomfortable truths is actually quite nauseating.I can only imagine their hands are tied by some "guidelines"

Why are we having this forced on us ? nobody has ever been given the opportunity to vote for or against mass immigration or more accurately "islamisation" at any election as it has never officially featured on either parties manifesto, so why is it happening ? who has sanctioned it? and why are they all, with the exception of Nigel Farage, not even prepared to discuss it or even allow others to discuss it ? What is going on?

Bday Prang · July 30

11 hours ago, transam said:

Many blokes come in pretending/stating they are a kid, as they are taken care of, let's wait and see what transpires on the age thing, but what ever age he is, he will enjoy living for many years with folk from the UK to take care of him........

Oh, seems an update on the scrote......

As long as they can pass him off as under 18 they can effectively keep all details secret. They think we are fools and will tell us whatever they want us to hear, with scant regard for the truth. They will be busy now, what with refurbishing a nice new flat for him, getting him a mobile phone , flat screen TV and playstation, sorting out his benefits, arranging the various support plans he needs, and most importantly, building his fully funded legal team, Of course once all that has been sorted there will be countless appeals to attend to. This will drag on for years and will cost us millions.for some it will be a licence to print money What a mess

Bday Prang · July 30

4 hours ago, James105 said:

Since the attacker is 17 that means no-one will know his name (officially) until after he has been found guilty and convicted by the courts. Only then can he be named by the Judge, and that is only if the judge decides to do so. Since we won't know his name, we won't know the parents names either, or what religion they are inclined to follow, or even if he really was born in Cardiff. So the narrative is whatever they want it to be.

Allegedly 17, just about the only detail they have released, and its probably a lie. We now know the full names of the three dead kids, but are kept in the dark regarding the attacker why would that be?

Kinnock · July 30

The official reports stressing "BORN IN CARDIFF" are just as nauseating as the reports saying he arrived in a rubber boat.

He's a sick loser and his parents should be shipped back to Rwanda as soon as their pathetic son is locked up for life.

Bday Prang · July 30

17 hours ago, richard_smith237 said:

Social media reports suggesting the name... Ali Al-Shakati... (who is officially being reported as a 'boy from Cardiff)

On an MI6 watchlist, was known to Liverpool mental health services, came to the UK by boat as an asylum seeker last year...

A 17 year old who apparently looks closer to 34 (according to the taxi driver witness)...

True or not... ??... nothing is official yet - I'm not sure if that considered pedalling such nonsense or having a discussion on social media...

... Would the Police or authorities release the official name if doing so is potentially so incendiary ?

Do they fear that the good people of Southport might start throwing stones , burning police cars, assaulting officers. breaking noses and rioting in the streets shouting "ally akbar" Personally I think that's very unlikely

The fact that 3 kids have been killed by a violent knife wielding stranger from elsewhere. is pretty incendiary in it's self The advice to avoid jumping to conclusions etc etc would never have been issued if the perp was a neo nazi or a skinhead. No amount of political posturing and hollow platitudes can disguise what has happened

Bday Prang · July 30

Have any prominent muslims joined in with the condemnation of this atrocity yet ? Had it been an attack on muslim kids our politicians would be falling over themselves to do so

Bday Prang · July 30

39 minutes ago, Bangkokhatter said:

is it really appropiate to put one of your childish emoji's on a topic such as this ?

in the context that he used it, the answer is yes. It would not be the first time a kid killer saw his living conditions and life opportunities improve exponentially as a result of what they did

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