Faith leaders hold blessing at community centre where stabbing attack happened
The Hart Space say it remains closed to the public
A special blessing has been held by faith leaders at a community centre in Southport where three little girls were killed in a knife attack in July.
On Monday 29 July - six-year-old Bebe King, seven-year-old Elsie Dot Stancombe, and nine-year-old Alice Dasilva Aguiar had been attending a Taylor Swift-themed dance class on Hart Street when the deadly attack took place, killing the three girls and injuring many more.
In a Facebook post today The Hart Space say the blessing took place yesteday, although the centre remains closed to the public.
In the satement they say:
"The last few weeks have been incredibly hard for everyone in our community and wider. We would like to thank everyone for all their kind words, continued support and love, it has not gone unnoticed and has meant the world to us."
"On Tuesday 10th September, The Hart Space welcomed multi faith leaders for a blessing. We were joined by Reverend Rebecca Clarke, Imam Ibrahim Hussein, Rabbi Saunders, his sons Yonni and Jonathan, Adrian Fletcher, Senior Warden Southport Hebrew Congregation, his wife Ghislaine and Norwood Ward Cllr Greg Myers."
"While the blessing was held in private, we feel it's important to show how once more our community is coming together to support each other, regardless of faith, religion or beliefs. The blessing was incredibly moving and focused on love, support, community and healing."
"While the road in front of us is long and our hearts are broken for the families and everyone who knew Elsie, Alice and Bebe, the children who attended the workshop, Leanne, Heidi, John and all those affected, our community is strong and we will continue to support each other to heal."
"The Hart Space remains closed to the public."