People have had it with migrants and their crimes. Now that children are increasingly targeted, the people are rising up.
In the English town of Southport, tensions escalated into clashes between protesters and police following the tragic death of three young girls in a mass stabbing incident. The victims, Alice Dasilva Aguiar, 9, Elsie Dot Stancombe, 7, and Bebe King, 6, were attending a Taylor Swift-themed dance class when a 17-year-old male, whose identity remains undisclosed, allegedly carried out the attack. Pop star Taylor Swift expressed her heartbreak over the tragedy.
“I am at a complete loss for how to ever convey my sympathies to these families”.
The aftermath of the incident saw significant unrest in Southport. North West Ambulance Services reported that 22 police officers received medical attention, with at least 11 hospitalized following the riots. The chaos included setting a police van on fire, as the town struggled with the aftermath of the attack. Despite widespread speculation online regarding the attacker’s identity and background, reports from the AP and the Sun confirmed that the suspect was born in Cardiff, Wales, with Merseyside Police leading the investigation.
“Urgent update: Far-right protesters clash with UK police at Southport mosque. Please refrain from speculation over 17-year-old suspect arrested in Monday’s fatal attack. Let’s work towards a peaceful resolution and promote unity. #Southport #UKPolice #StopViolence” pic.twitter.com/4VEPEKdq3D
— TOP X News (@TOPXNews) July 31, 2024
Assistant Chief Constable Alex Goss of Merseyside Police addressed the public’s concern and speculation, emphasizing that the suspect, currently in custody, was born in the UK. He urged the community to refrain from spreading rumors that could incite further violence and disorder.
“There has been much speculation and hypothesis around the status of a 17-year-old male who is currently in police custody and some individuals are using this to bring violence and disorder to our streets.”
The Sun also reported that the suspect’s parents, originally from Rwanda, are described by neighbors as a normal, Christian family with a hardworking father and a stay-at-home mother.
Anti-migrant riots broke out in #Merseyside, England
The reason was the mass murder of children in the town of #Southport, committed by a 17-year-old teenager. Three girls died from stab wounds, five other children and two adults are in critical condition. Rumors spread among… pic.twitter.com/lxFYcWsRY5
— UinHurricane (@UinHurricane) July 31, 2024
Reform U.K. leader Nigel Farage weighed in on the situation, questioning if the full truth was being disclosed to the public. In a video statement, Farage expressed concern over the direction of the country, hinting at broader societal issues
“I just wonder whether the truth is being withheld from us. I don’t know the answer to that, but I think it is a fair and legitimate question.”
BREAKING: Southport latest. Riot police deployed, bricks thrown outside mosque ,A third child has died following yesterday’s attack on a Taylor Swift-themed dance class in Southport.girls aged six, seven and nine years old. A 17-year-old boy is being held on suspicion of murder. pic.twitter.com/067cVkKysa
— Christopher Paten (@rektedgami) July 30, 2024
Major Points
- A 17-year-old suspect allegedly carried out a tragic mass stabbing at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class in Southport, resulting in the deaths of three young girls: Alice Dasilva Aguiar, 9, Elsie Dot Stancombe, 7, and Bebe King, 6.
- Taylor Swift responded to the tragedy with a heartfelt message on Instagram, expressing her deep sorrow and difficulty in finding words to comfort the affected families.
- The incident led to significant unrest in Southport, with riots breaking out; 22 police officers were injured, and at least 11 were hospitalized, with a police van being set on fire.
- Authorities confirmed that the suspect was born in Cardiff, Wales, addressing widespread speculation about his background and urging the public to avoid spreading unverified information.
- Political reactions included statements from Reform U.K. leader Nigel Farage, who questioned the transparency of the information being released, highlighting broader societal concerns.
Kirk Volo – Reprinted with permission of Whatfinger News
