Southport
Town in Merseyside, England
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Southport is a seaside town in the Metropolitan Borough of Sefton in Merseyside, England. It lies on the West Lancashire coastal plain and the east coast of the Irish Sea, approximately 17 miles (27 km) north of Liverpool and 15 miles (24 km) southwest of Preston. At the 2021 census, Southport had a population of 94,421, making it the eleventh most populous settlement in North West England and the third most populous settlement in the Liverpool City Region.
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Mum of Southport victim praises community in first interview since attack The mum of Alice da Silva Aguiar, one of three young girls killed in an attack on a dance class in Southport, has praised her local community in her first interview since her daughter was murdered.Sky News - Published | |
FBI joins Southport killer investigation amid reports suspect wiped search historyThe FBI and US Justice Department are helping the UK police to investigate Southport killer Axel Rudakubana.Sky News - Published | |
Southport killer's sentence not unduly lenient, Attorney General says The Southport child killer's sentence will not be referred to the Court of Appeal under the unduly lenient sentence scheme, the Attorney General has said.Sky News - Published | |
'Pure light' and 'fearless and brave': Parents of Southport victims pay tribute to daughtersParents of two of the victims of the Southport murders have paid tribute to their daughters, describing them as "pure light" and "so brave".Sky News - Published | |
Parents of Southport stabbings victims pay tribute to daughters - and describe moment they were told 'something awful has happened' The parents of two of the girls murdered at a dance class in Southport have spoken of the moment they were told "something awful has happened" to their children.Sky News - Published | |
The processes were followed but the systems failed: three missed attempts to stop Southport attacker This is a government acknowledgement of what we already knew; that the system failed.Sky News - Published | |
Axel Rudakubana's anti-terror referral should have been kept open, review findsSouthport killer Axel Rudakubana's anti-terror case should have been kept open, a review into his attacks has found.Sky News - Published | |
Southport triple murderer refuses to leave cell for court hearing Southport triple murderer Axel Rudakubana has refused to leave his cell for a court hearing that made a correction to his life sentence.Sky News - Published | |
'Terrorism has changed': Southport knife attack a sign the country faces a new threat, PM saysSir Keir Starmer has said Britain faces a new threat and that terrorism has changed in light of the Southport attack last summer.Sky News - Published | |
Why wasn't he stopped? Southport attacker had 'kill list' and was obsessed with extreme violenceAxel Rudakubana's fascination with extreme violence stretched back years - students at his school said he had a "kill list" of people he wanted to target.Sky News - Published | |
'The families need answers': Home secretary announces public inquiry into Southport stabbings An inquiry into the Southport stabbings has been announced by the government.Sky News - Published | |
Southport stabbings were 'savage and senseless' - as mugshot of attacker released Police have issued a mugshot of Southport attacker Axel Rudakubana after he admitted murdering three girls last July.Sky News - Published | |
'I'll never forget the screaming': How the people of Southport are trying to make sense of horror The pink ribbons on the front gates and signposts of Hart Street in Southport are faded now.Sky News - Published | Trial of teenager accused of Southport stabbings to begin The trial of an 18-year-old accused of killing three girls in a knife attack at a dance class in Southport is due to begin today.Sky News - Published |
Southport attacker ordered taxi to former school week before triple murder Southport attacker Axel Rudakubana ordered a taxi to his former school a week before killing three young girls at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class.Sky News - Published | Southport attacker pleads guilty to murdering three girls at dance classThe teenager accused of killing three girls in a knife attack at a dance class in Southport in July last year has pleaded guilty to their murders.Sky News - Published |
Pair who joined Tamworth hotel protests following Southport stabbings jailed for 21 monthsA pair who joined a protest outside a hotel housing asylum seekers after the Southport stabbings have each been jailed for 21 months.Sky News - Published | Man hit in groin by brick during Southport riot jailed A man who was hit in the crotch by a flying brick during a riot in Southport has been jailed.Sky News - Published |
Not guilty pleas entered for Southport stabbings suspect Axel Rudakubana Not guilty pleas have been entered on behalf of Southport stabbings suspect Axel Rudakubana after he refused to speak in court.Sky News - Published | Meta investigated over Southport riot posts Meta's decision to not remove three posts relating to the Southport stabbings that sparked UK-wide riots is being investigated by its independent oversight board.Sky News - Published |
Kate invites Southport stabbing survivors to Christmas carol concert The Princess of Wales has invited children who survived the stabbing attack in Southport to her annual Christmas carol concert.Sky News - Published | Woman arrested after sharing false claims about Southport stabbing suspect has case dropped Police have dropped the case against a woman arrested for sharing false information about the identity of the Southport stabbing suspect.Sky News - Published |
Boy, 12, who threw stones at police becomes youngest to be sentenced after riots A 12-year-old boy is believed to have become the youngest person sentenced after riots erupted in Southport this summer.Sky News - Published | Police dog retires after being injured in Southport disorder A police dog injured during violent disorder in Southport has retired from service.Sky News - Published |
Rapid review of extremism announced - as Yvette Cooper accuses Southport rioters of 'hijacking grief' Yvette Cooper has announced a "rapid review of extremism" following the violent disorder in towns and cities throughout the UK earlier this summer.Sky News - Published | 'Upset housewife': Woman married to Tory councillor admits stirring up racial hatred after Southport stabbings The wife of a Tory councillor has pleaded guilty to publishing written material to stir up racial hatred following the Southport stabbings.Sky News - Published |
King visibly moved as he met Southport survivors - and troubled by unrest that followed attack Flowers and teddies were tenderly placed outside Southport Town Hall - and the King was there to show his own support.Sky News - Published | King to meet Southport stabbing survivors The King will meet some of the children who survived the Southport knife attack in a visit to show his support to the community.Sky News - Published |
Taylor Swift Meets With Southport Stabbing Victims at 'Eras' TourTaylor Swift seemingly went out of her way to give 2 young victims of the Southport stabbing an "Enchanted" evening ... taking time away from her "Eras" tour to meet with them. The pop star and her..TMZ.com - Published | Funeral to take place for six-year-old Southport stabbing victim A funeral will be held today for six-year-old Bebe King, who was killed in the Southport stabbings.Sky News - Published |
Yoga teacher injured in Southport stabbings readmitted to hospital A yoga teacher injured during a mass stabbing in Southport is back in hospital after struggling with her breathing.Sky News - Published | Boy, 12, becomes youngest to be charged over riotsA 12-year-old boy has become the youngest person to be charged over the riots that broke out in the wake of the killing of three young girls in Southport.Sky News - Published |
'You were our perfect dream child': Full letter from parents read out at funeral of Southport victim, 9 The parents of nine-year-old Alice da Silva Aguiar, who was killed during a Taylor Swift dance class in Southport, wrote a letter to their daughter that was read out at her funeral on Sunday.Sky News - Published | Applause for girl, 9, killed in Southport stabbings as mourners line street for funeral Hundreds of people have gathered for the funeral of a nine-year-old girl who was killed in the Southport stabbing attack.Sky News - Published |
Parents of six-year-old girl killed in Southport reveal older sister saw attack and escaped The parents of a six-year-old girl who was killed in Southport have paid tribute to their "precious daughter" - and revealed her older sister saw the attack and escaped.Sky News - Published | Pair jailed for over two-and-a-half years each over Southport riotsTwo men have been jailed in the first televised sentencing hearings over the riots sparked by the killing of three young girls at a dance studio in Southport.Sky News - Published |
Man who tackled suspected Southport knife attacker hits out at rioters as widespread unrest planned A man who was injured as he attempted to disarm the alleged attacker who killed three young girls in Southport has criticised rioters for diverting attention away from the tragic loss.Sky News - Published | Three men jailed in first Crown Court sentences over riotingThree men have been jailed after they admitted to their roles in rioting in the wake of the killing of three young girls in Southport.Sky News - Published |
Inquests into three girls killed in Southport to open today The inquests into the deaths of three girls who were fatally stabbed at a Taylor Swift dance class in Southport are set to be opened today.Sky News - Published | All children taken to Alder Hey hospital after Southport attack 'safely discharged'All the children under the care of Alder Hey following last Monday's Southport attack have now been "safely discharged home", the children's hospital has said.Sky News - Published |
PM backs police to 'keep streets safe' from 'thugs' who 'sow hate' - as home secretary issues warning Sir Keir Starmer has told the police they have ministers' full backing to take "all necessary action to keep our streets safe" from "thugs" who "sow hate" as violent protests erupted across the UK..Sky News - Published | BBC removes Doctor Who-themed advert that starred Southport stabbing suspect The BBC has removed a video of a teenager accused of murdering three girls in Southport after it emerged he starred in a Children in Need advert.Sky News - Published |
Almost 30 protests expected to go ahead this weekend - after night of violence in Sunderland Almost 30 protests - many of them organised by far-right activists - are set to take place this weekend in the wake of the Southport stabbings, according to Sky News analysis.Sky News - Published | The message from Southport residents is clear - mourning should be the town's key focus As carpets are unfurled outside the Southport mosque ahead of Friday prayers, the chairman there has this message for violent protesters: "You have hijacked the grief."Sky News - Published |
Prime minister visits Southport ahead of planned protests across country this weekendThe prime minister has visited Southport after the fatal knife attack on a children's holiday club there sparked violent protests in cities around the UK.Sky News - Published | 'Swifties' Fundraiser for Families of UK Stabbing Victims Nears Half A MillionA fundraiser for the families of the 3 young girls who died at the Taylor Swift-themed dance party in Southport, England is picking up some major steam -- hitting almost half a million bucks. Cristina..TMZ.com - Published |
Police unit to be set up to tackle violence across UK in wake of riots after Southport stabbingsA police unit will be set up to tackle violent disorder across the country after rioting by far-right groups in the wake of the Southport stabbings, the prime minister has announced.Sky News - Published | Threat of more protests over Southport stabbings - as PM vows crackdown on 'thugs' Several protests have been planned for the coming days over the Southport stabbings - despite a warning from the prime minister he will not allow a "breakdown of law and order on our streets".Sky News - Published |
Starmer meeting police chiefs after more violence following Southport stabbingsSir Keir Starmer is holding an emergency meeting with senior police leaders following violent protests in the wake of the Southport stabbings.Sky News - Published | Southport attack misinformation fuels far right on social mediaInformation abhors a vacuum.Sky News - Published |
