17-Year-Old Charged in Southport Stabbing

A 17-year-old boy has been charged with multiple counts of murder and attempted murder following a gruesome knife attack at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class in Southport, UK, that resulted in the deaths of three young girls and injuries to several others. The victims, Bebe King (6), Elsie Dot Stancombe (7), and Alice Dasilva Aguiar (9), were mourned by hundreds at a vigil that was marred by far-right protests and subsequent riots. The community has been left in shock, with police and officials emphasizing the importance of a fair trial and ongoing investigations to determine the motive behind the attack. The incident has also sparked violence, with clashes between far-right protesters and police, leading to multiple injuries and arrests. Local hero Jonathan Hayes, who intervened during the attack, is recovering from his injuries but expressed deep regret for not being able to do more.