Masked man paces outside house

In Southport, a chilling incident unfolded as two children were fatally stabbed during a Taylor Swift-themed dance workshop, with six others critically injured. Footage emerged showing a masked man pacing outside a house approximately 20 minutes before the attack, which occurred at the Hart Space community center. The Merseyside Police have arrested a 17-year-old boy on suspicion of murder and attempted murder, describing the situation as a 'ferocious attack.' Witnesses recounted horrific scenes, likening them to a 'horror film,' as both parents and teachers attempted to protect the children from the knifeman. Following the tragedy, prominent figures, including King Charles and Prime Minister Keir Starmer, expressed their condolences, labeling the violence as 'utterly horrific.' The investigation continues as police seek to determine any connections between the masked figure and the stabbing incident.