On July 29, 2024, a violent incident occurred in Southport, England, where at least eight people, including children, were injured in a stabbing attack. The incident took place around noon, and emergency services quickly responded to the scene. The injured were taken to local hospitals, including a children’s hospital12.
Merseyside Police have detained a man and seized a knife, and they have declared it a “major incident”. Authorities have assured the public that there is no wider threat, but they have asked people to avoid the area.
Sources:
https://www.bbc.com/news/live/cevwgqz0x41t
https://apnews.com/article/uk-southport-stabbing-police-britain-fe16d43c8fc92b7b19c63ba4889c4850