Taylor Swift Reacts to Deadly Southport Stabbing | Billboard News
Written by djfrosty on July 30, 2024
A stabbing attack occurred during a Taylor Swift-themed dance and yoga event in Southport, U.K., leaving three children dead. See what Swift said about the tragedy.
Tetris Kelly:
Taylor Swift speaks out after the tragic death of three children and the wounding of 10 others at a Taylor Swift-themed dance and yoga event in the U.K.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer:
The events today are just truly awful. And I know the whole country is deeply shocked at what they’ve seen and what they’ve heard.
Tetris Kelly:
According to the Associated Press, local police said a 17-year-old boy from Cardiff was arrested in the incident at the community center, and a knife was seized following the attack. The event was billed as “a morning of Taylor Swift-themed yoga, dance and bracelet making.”
Taylor posted on her Instagram story: “The horror of yesterday’s attack in Southport is washing over me continuously, and I’m just completely in shock..” and “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.”
Police said the suspect was in custody on suspicion of murder and attempted murder. Taylor’s fans have responded to the tragedy by raising money for the victims’ families. At the time of recording they’ve raised $230,000.