Southport stabbing latest with one child dead and others critically injured
manchestereveningnews.co.ukA horrific knife attack in Southport has resulted in multiple casualties, including children and adults, with at least one person dead.
The attack unfolded at a property on Hart Road this morning, with reports of numerous individuals stabbed. There is at least one confirmed fatality, believed to be a child, with others critically hurt the Echo reports.
Merseyside Police were called to the scene around 11.50 am today following reports of a stabbing. Over ten other victims, spanning both children and adults, have been transported to local hospitals with injuries.
Alder Hey Children's Hospital is currently dealing with a major incident situation, it says. FOLLOW OUR LIVE BLOG FOR THE LATEST UPDATES HERE Merseyside Police have said: "We can confirm that emergency services are in Southport following a major incident this morning, Monday 29 July.
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