England. Attacked children with a knife in Southport. Two people died and nine people were injured. Both adults are in hospital

The tragic attack took place on Monday in the exceptionally peaceful town of Southport. An eyewitness said bloodied children ran out of the community center where dance and yoga classes for children aged six to 11 were being held.

Initially, police said they were called to a property on Hart Street around midday in relation to a knife attack. As she said at the time, she detained the man and secured the knife. A police report said several casualties had been reported, but gave no further details.

Just before 7pm local time (8pm in Poland), the authorities called a press conference. Shocking information was released there.

Thirteen people were injured, including 11 children – a 17-year-old boy who lives in Bank Town, near Southport. Two children died and nine – as well as two adults – are in hospitals. The fight for the lives of the adults and six children continues. Doctors have said that their condition is critical. Three children sustained minor injuries.

According to the BBC, the adults may have fought with the attacker, trying to stop him and save the children.

Eyewitnesses say a 17-year-old boy wearing a mask came to the scene of the attack. He should come by taxi. Without paying for it, he entered the community hall.

Several witnesses quoted by the BBC said they heard a woman running down the road and screaming that her daughter had been stabbed. Another witness said around ten girls managed to get out of the center and were unharmed.

Local police commissioner Emily Spurrell said she was “deeply shocked” by the tragedy. Describing the families of the slain children, he said, “I cannot imagine the unspeakable pain and anguish they are going through right now. – My thoughts go out to those injured in this attack and to others affected – he added. The attack on “innocent, defenseless children” was “absolutely unthinkable” and “Heinous crime,” he insisted.

Merseyside Police Chief Constable Serena Kennedy said the attacker was a 17-year-old boy from the Cardiff area. – He has already been arrested on suspicion of murder and attempted murder. He said that he is currently at the police station where he is being interrogated.

– An assailant armed with a knife entered the dance school. He started attacking the children there. “We know that adults tried to protect their children from an attacker with their own bodies,” he added.

In a statement, King Charles III and Queen Camilla said they were “deeply shocked” by the incident. “We extend our deepest condolences, prayers and deepest sympathies to the families and loved ones of those who lost their lives in this heinous attack,” they added.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said in a short statement that the crime was “almost unimaginable”. He said he was shocked by it – “as was the whole country”. – Our thoughts are with the victims, their families, friends and the local community – he noted.

– It is almost impossible to imagine the grief and trauma they are going through. My message is really to convey my thoughts and condolences especially to the families. The pain of the local community is unimaginable. So I think everyone wants to send those thoughts and condolences. I am thinking of the emergency services because today they responded quickly to this horrific attack. I would like to thank them for their professionalism, he said.

Prince William and Duchess Kate also released a message. “We as parents cannot imagine what the families, friends and loved ones of those killed and injured in Southport are going through. We send our love, thoughts and prayers to all those affected by this horrific and brutal attack,” we read. “Despite the horrific scenes, we thank the emergency services for showing compassion and professionalism when the community needed it most,” they added.