2 kids dead, 11 people hurt in stabbing attack at Taylor Swift dance event in United Kingdom, 17-year-old arrested

LONDON — Two children were killed and 11 people were injured in a stabbing attack at a Taylor Swift-themed event at a dance school in the United Kingdom, police said.

The 11 injured includes nine children — six of whom are in critical condition — and two adults who are in critical condition, Merseyside police said. It appears the adults were trying to protect the children, police said.

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2 kids dead, 11 people hurt in stabbing attack at Taylor Swift dance event in United Kingdom, 17-year-old arrested
Police said the incident was in Southport, a town north of Liverpool.

ByMorgan Winsor, Kevin Shalvey, and Emily Shapiro
July 29, 2024, 9:36 PM

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2 children dead, 9 injured in UK stabbing attack

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LONDON — Two children were killed and 11 people were injured in a stabbing attack at a Taylor Swift-themed event at a dance school in the United Kingdom, police said.

The 11 injured includes nine children — six of whom are in critical condition — and two adults who are in critical condition, Merseyside police said. It appears the adults were trying to protect the children, police said.

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A 17-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of murder and attempted murder, police said.

The incident isn’t being treated as terror-related and no other suspects are being sought, police said. A motive isn’t clear, police added