Southport stabbings suspect's neighbours speak out as details of his life emerge
manchestereveningnews.co.ukThe alleged Southport stabbings suspect was an "introvert" who was "never out", former neighbours have claimed. People who watched the teenager grow up described his parents as "nice, quiet people struggling to make a living after coming from Rwanda." A 17-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of murder and attempted murder after three children were killed in the attack at a Taylor Swift-themed dance event yesterday morning (Monday).
The suspect, who police said was arrested in the village of Banks, just outside Southport, remains in custody. READ MORE: Southport stabbings: Girl, 9, becomes third child to die as police reveal more details The boy's family previously lived in Cardiff for 11 years and had two boys - the eldest boisterous, the youngest quiet and shy, neighbours say.
Former neighbours spoke of their shock after discovering the youngest boy had been arrested following the "ferocious" stabbings at the dance class, which has killed three young girls, aged six, seven and nine.
A man living in the family's former two-bedroomed home said: "Obviously something has gone seriously wrong with this young man.
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