9-year-old becomes third child to die after U.K. mass stabbing attack at Taylor Swift dance class
A third child has died following Monday’s devastating mass stabbing attack in a seaside town in northwest England that left 10 others injured, authorities said.
A third child has died following Monday’s devastating mass stabbing attack in a seaside town in northwest England that left 10 others injured, authorities said.
The assailant entered Hart Space, a community center hosting a Taylor Swift-themed dance event for children in Seaport, and started to attack those inside with a knife.
Two girls, aged 6 and 7, were killed in the attack Monday. A 9-year-old girl died in the hospital early Tuesday as a result of injuries from the attack, Merseyside Police said in an update, bringing the death toll to three.
Eight other children suffered stab wounds and five were in critical condition. Two adults, who police said bravely tried to protect the children, are also in critical condition.
The 17-year-old suspect, described as a male from the nearby village of Banks, remains in police custody on suspicion of murder and attempted murder. His name was not released as he is a minor.
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