Over £16k raised in just a few hours following Southport stabbing attack
It's raising money for Alder Hey Children's Hospital, where some of the victims were taken
Last updated 30th Jul 2024
Over £16,000 has been raised in just a few hours following the Southport stabbing attack, which left two children dead and nine others injured.
The Just Giving pay, set up by "Cristina & Holly", who claim to be from the Taylor Swift UK & EU Facebook Group, is raising funds for Alder Hey Children's Hospital in Liverpool, where some of the victims of yesterday's attack are being treated.
It's after police confirmed two children were killed, and eleven others remain injured, including two adults, after a suspected teenage knifeman attacked a Taylor Swift-themed holiday dance class in Southport on Monday.
A 17-year-old boy, born in Cardiff, is currently being held on suspicion of murder and attempted murder, following the attack on Hart Street.
Further details of the victims, including age and gender, have not been given by police, who said they are not treating the incident as terror-related but added the motive "remains unclear".
As of 5.15 this morning, the page had raised £16,013, which the page says will also be used to pay for the funeral costs for the two children who passed away.
Merseyside Police had declared a major incident at the scene in Southport, after receiving emergency calls at 11.50am on Monday, with armed response vehicles, 13 ambulances and the fire service descending on the scene, a school holiday club for children aged six to 11.
In a statement on Monday night, Home Secretary Yvette Cooper said: "It is devastating that two children have been killed and others remain in hospital in critical condition after the horrific attack in Southport today.
"What has happened is utterly heartbreaking."
Meanwhile, Southport Football Club has confirm that tonight's pre-season friendly against Morecambe FC has been cancelled as a mark of respect.
In a statement, the club said: "Given the tragic events of today, and following extensive engagement with relevant stakeholders we have taken the decision to cancel tomorrow nights pre-season friendly with Morecambe FC out of respect to those who have so tragically lost their lives.
"The thoughts and prayers of everyone at Southport FC are with those affected and we extend our deepest condolences to all those impacted"