Southport stabbings: 17 y/o teen charged with murder in a knife attack that rocked UK

As the Southport stabbing protests continued for two nights, a 17-year-old boy was charged with the murder and attempted murder of 13 people, including 11 children. The teenagers allegedly went on a stabbing spree during a Taylor Swift-themed dance class in Southport, which ultimately triggered a major protest.

After the arrest, Merseyside police notified that the suspect was from the village of Banks, Lancashire, The Guardian reported. The teenager was charged with three counts of murder, 10 counts of attempted murder and one count of possession of an offensive weapon. The suspect will now appear at Liverpool City Magistrates Court on Wednesday morning.

The suspect’s identity was not revealed

The identity of the suspect will remain hidden due to legal reasons. Alice Dasilva Aguiar, nine, Bebe King, six, and Elsie Dot Stancombe, seven, were fatally stabbed, while five children remain in critical condition. The two adults who were also injured while trying to protect the children from the knife attack are in serious condition as well.

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“A 17-year old-boy from Banks has been charged with the murders of Bebe, Elsie Dot and Alice, 10 counts of attempted murder and possession of a bladed article following the tragic incident in Southport on Monday 29 July. The 17-year-old cannot be named for legal reasons as he’s under 18," Serena Kennedy, chief constable of Merseyside Police said in a statement.

“Whilst these charges are a significant milestone within this investigation, this remains very much a live investigation and we continue to work with our partners from Lancashire police and counter-terrorism police in the northwest," the law enforcement official furthered.

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“We remind all concerned that criminal proceedings against the defendant are active and that he has the right to a fair trial," Sarah Hammond, chief crown prosecutor for CPS Mersey-Cheshire said in a press briefing on Wednesday.

“It is extremely important that there should be no reporting, commentary, or sharing of information online which could in any way prejudice these proceedings. Our thoughts remain with the families of all of those affected by these harrowing events," she added.

Earlier on Wednesday, crowds of protesters marched on Downing Street in London. In Whitehall, demonstrators threw flares and cans while chanting “Rule Britannia”, “save our kids” and “Stop the boats”. The police mentioned that more than 100 people were arrested in the clashes and were charged with offences including violent disorder and assault of an emergency worker while several police officers suffered minor injuries, The Guardian reported.