Taylor Swift responds to stabbing attack in Southport England

Taylor Swift has posted an emotional message after two children were killed and nine others injured in a stabbing rampage in Southport, England.

Taylor Swift has spoken out after two children were killed and nine others injured at a dance class inspired by the megastar.

Posting to her Instagram stories, Swift said she was in shock after hearing the news about the stabbing attack in Southport, England.

“The horror of yesterday’s attack in Southport is washing over me continuously and I’m just completely in shock,” she said.

“The loss of life and innocence, and the horrendous trauma inflicted on everyone who was there, the families and first responders.

Taylor Swift has posted about the attack.

The children were stabbed at a dance class inspired by Swift. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/TAS24/Getty Images for TAS Rights Management )

“These were just little kids at a dance class.

“I am at a complete loss for how to ever convey my sympathies to these families.”

The attack happened at The Hart Space, where children on their school holidays were taking part in a Taylor Swift-themed yoga and dance class.

Two adults were also injured.

Police were called to a property in Southport, in north west England near Liverpool, on Monday morning local time with armed police quickly swarming the area and declaring a “major incident”.

A 17-year-old boy has been arrested and is police custody.

“At this early stage, inquiries are ongoing to establish the motive for this tragic incident and we would urge people not to speculate while the investigation is ongoing,” Merseyside Police in a statement which added that the incidents was not thought to be terror related.

UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said the news was “horrendous and deeply shocking”.

Police were called to an incident in Southport. Credit: X/@ChauffeurWest

Locals described children aged around ten running onto the street, screaming and covered in blood.

A local parent, who did not wish to be named, said his daughter was “traumatised” by the attack.

He said: “My daughter was in it and she was traumatised”.

“She ran away and she’s safe.”

Paramedics could be seen with their heads in their hands after witnessing the confronting scene.

The event was a Taylor Swift inspired workshop and dance class. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Richard Dobson

The victims were taken to three hospitals.

At least 25 children were taking part in the event when the attack unfolded.

Witnesses said the suspect wore a “black hood” when he entered The Hart Space and arrived by taxi.

Police said a 17-year-old has been arrested on suspicion of murder and attempted murder. The teen is from Banks in Lancashire, close to Southport. He was originally from Cardiff in Wales.

Local resident Colin Parry said: “The mothers are coming here now and screaming.

“It is like a scene from a horror movie.”

“Police have got him,” he added.

“It’s like something from America, not like sunny Southport.”

Witnesses have reported seeing around 20 police cars and several ambulances as well as a helicopter circling above.

One resident told the Liverpool Echo newspaper they had locked their doors and windows to “stay safe”.

Onlookers near the attack north of Liverpool. (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

Police officers stand guard behind a cordon on Hart Street in Southport, northwest England. (Photo by Darren Staples / AFP)

Others have reported hearing “loads of sirens” and the entirety of the street is behind a police cordon.

A statement Merseyside Police read: “At around 11.50am, we were called to a property on Hart Street to reports of a stabbing.

“There are a number of reported casualties and more details will be confirmed when possible.

“Armed police have detained a male and seized a knife. He has been taken to a police station.

“Please avoid the area while we deal with this incident. There is no wider threat to the public.”

A spokesman for North West Ambulance Service said: “We’re attending a major incident on Hart Street, Southport following reports of multiple stabbings in which we have dispatched multiple resources.

“We’re assessing the situation and working with emergency partners.”

– With The Sun