Posted on 07/29/2024 10:09:15 AM PDT by RandFan
At least eight people have suffered stab injuries at a children's dance and yoga workshop in Southport
A 17-year-old male from the nearby village of Banks has been arrested
Police say the incident is not being treated as terror-related, and they are not looking for anyone else
The injured were taken to three hospitals, including the Alder Hey Children's Hospital in Liverpool
The children's hospital declared a major incident, saying parents should only bring patients if it is urgent
(Excerpt) Read more at bbc.co.uk ...
It's likely some mentally disturbed person.
Statement from police:
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"We can confirm that a 17-year-old male from Banks, who was arrested in connection to the stabbing in Southport this morning, Monday 29 July, remains in police custody and will be questioned about the incident.
"At this early stage, enquiries are ongoing to establish the motive for this tragic incident and we would urge people not to speculate while the investigation is ongoing.
"We can also confirm that the incident is not currently being treated as terror-related and we are not looking for anyone else in connection with the incident.
"Any updates will be provided to the public when available.
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Press conference and update in 20 mins
Teach your children well.
17.
A Juvie, that means we will likely never know his identity. Correct?
Residents are saying scenes were like “something out of a horror movie”
it’s a good question ....
Update in 15 mins
Surely one of the parents was a concealed carry permit holder? Oh wait, never mind.
> Police say the incident is not being treated as terror-related… <
Wow. That certainly was a fast investigation.
On a related note, last week a uniformed British soldier in Kent was stabbed multiple times. On that very same day the Kent police said the attack was not terror-related.
The British police are either very quick investigators or they’ve been given orders on how to set up smoke screens.
The rule is that if the perp is not identified in some general fashion in the first media reports, than the perp is in one of the protected classes.
The rule is proven true in the great majority of cases.
To: Leep
17.
A Juvie, that means we will likely never know his identity. Correct?
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anyone care to guess on first name & country he immigrated in from?
Could be a spurned boyfriend. A spurned mentally ill boyfriend. A spurned mentally ill Muslim boyfriend.
The Chief Superintendent for the area will give more info in 10 mins
I will make some notes
Early betting line is his first name is Mohammed. Winston is not even in the running.
They’re saying the Prime Minister will also make a statement after the police
Yep.
Unless the judge who sentences him after his conviction lifts the anonymity order protecting his identity as they often do at the conclusion of trials for heinous crimes.
Having said that, I’m not entirely convinced his real age is 17. Lets see if it turns out he’s actually a man well into his 20s.
If he’s tried as a juvenile does that could be out in a year?
This was a summer camp/gathering of children
Can you believe it.
It’s unusual the PM is giving a statement
If he’s tried as a juvenile does that mean he could be out in a year?
Early betting line is his first name is Mohammed. Winston is not even in the running.
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good guess.
IDK about england, but mohammed is the #1 name for boys in ireland these days
Who would mass stab little girls it’s beyond belief just hearing the details...
The mayor is saying people should not speculate on social media
Not until he kills someone shortly after his birthday.
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