Six children and two adults were left in a critical condition after the knife attack
Police have issued an update on the conditions of the victims of the Southport stabbing which tragically claimed the lives of three children.
Leanne and another teacher bravely tried to save the children during the knife attack at the Taylor Swift dance event at The Hart Space. A local yoga page previously posted on Facebook posted a picture of children's yoga teacher Leanne, with the caption reading: "I'm absolutely devastated. Please please pray for Leanne. Leanne came on my training course in December. A beautiful young creative girl who was so passionate about helping children.
Their families, who are being supported by specialist officers, and have asked that their privacy is respected at this time. A 17-year-old boy, from Banks, Lancashire, and originally from Cardiff, was apprehended and continues to be questioned by police. Officers said he is being held on suspicion of murder and attempted murder.
In what has been described as 'sickening' scenes, dozens of police officers were injured and a major incident declared. Bricks taken from garden walls were used to attack officers and cars belonging to members of the public were set on fire. Eight police officers sustained serious injuries including fractures, lacerations, a suspected broken nose and concussion. Other officers suffered head injuries and serious facial injuries. One was knocked unconscious.
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