Summary
A public inquiry in Southport is examining a stabbing attack at a dance workshop where a girl was severely injured while protecting her sister. Three children died, and several others, including two adults, were injured. The inquiry is focusing on the attacker's history and whether authorities missed chances to prevent the event.
Key Facts
- A girl shielding her sister was stabbed six times in a Southport attack.
- The attack happened at a Taylor Swift-themed dance workshop on July 29, 2024.
- Three children were killed, and several others, including two adults, were seriously injured.
- The public inquiry is being held at Liverpool Town Hall.
- The inquiry's first phase looks into the attacker's history and interactions with authorities.
- Families of survivors shared their experiences of the attack and its aftermath.
- The attacked girl's father found her gravely injured, leading to him fainting from shock.
- Families hope the inquiry will find answers and highlight any system failures that allowed the attack.
