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The story is featured on all the front pages and is the lead for many of them.
Online, as more reports start to emerge, the right-leaning media are heavily emphasising the suspect’s Rwandan background. The left-leaning media – so far – is taking a more centre approach tp the reports, reporting more on facts and less on opinion.
Trending – Mass stabbing event in Southport leaving 3 children dead
The biggest trending story dominating the UK news cycle today is regarding yesterday’s mass stabbing event at a dance class in Southport.
Two girls – aged 6 and 7 – died yesterday and a third, aged 9, died in the early hours of this morning.
Five children and two adults remain in critical condition.
The children were attending a Taylor Swift-themed event organised by Leanne Lucas who has been praised for her bravery. Her condition remains unknown. A local man has also been hailed a hero for intervening in the attack.
A 17-year-old male, born in Cardiff, but living in Southport since 2013 has been arrested on suspicion of murder and attempted murder. He remains in custody and the motive remains unknown.
Pop star Swift has reacted to the incident, saying “the horror of yesterday’s attack in Southport is washing over me continuously” Switzerland match – the winner will play Spain in the final.
