Boy, 17, arrested in connection with horror stabbings in Southport
manchestereveningnews.co.ukA 17-year-old boy has been arrested in connection with the stabbings in Southport, Merseyside Police have said. The teenager, from the Banks area, is in custody to be questioned.
At least one person was killed and eight injured after the brutal attacks at a property on Hart Street, in Southport. Injured patients were rushed to multiple hospitals including Alder Hey Children's Hospital - which have since declared a 'major incident'.
Paramedics have so far rushed eight people to hospital following the stabbing attacks. Witnesses say the attack took place at a Taylor Swift themed dance and yoga class. READ MORE "My daughter's been stabbed": Mum's harrowing screams after 'multiple stabbings' at children's 'dance workshop' in Southport Merseyside Police has now said a 17-year-old boy, from the village of Banks, was arrested and is set to be questioned following the 'major incident'.
The force has also confirmed that the incident is not currently being treated as terror-related. Multiple children and adults were reportedly attacked at around 11.50am on Monday (July 29).
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