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Taylor Swift Responds to Mass Stabbing at Children's Dance Class in the U.K.: 'Completely in Shock'
By Sophie Schillaci,
6 hours ago
Taylor Swift is speaking out after a tragic incident in the United Kingtom. The 34-year-old songstress took to her Instagram Story on Tuesday to release a statement following a mass stabbing at a children's dance class on Monday that was set to her music.
"The horror of yesterday's attack in Southport is washing over me continuously, and I'm just completely in shock," she wrote. "The loss of life and innocence, and the horrendous trauma inflicted on everyone who was there, the families, and first responders. These were just little kids at a dance class."
She continued, "I am at a complete loss for how to ever convey my sympathies to these families."
Floral tributes near the scene in Hart Street, Southport, where two children died and nine were injured in a "ferocious" knife attack during a Taylor Swift event at a dance school on Monday. A 17-year-old male from Banks, Lancashire, has been arrested on suspicion of murder and attempted murder over the incident.
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CBS News reports that three children have died following an attack during a Swift-themed dance and yoga class in the U.K. Five additional children and two adults remain hospitalized in critical condition.
While the victims' identities have not been revealed, CBS News reports that the deceased were aged 9, 7 and 6.
A 17-year-old male was arrested on suspicion of murder and attempted murder with a knife seized by authorities, according to police.
"The incident is not currently being treated as terror-related and we are not looking for anyone else in connection with the incident," reads a statement published by CBS News .
Taylor Swift issues a statement on the tragic stabbing at a U.K. dance class.
Taylor Swift / Instagram
The royal family was also among the voices speaking out the in the wake of the incident, with King Charles III and Queen Camilla issuing a statement on social media.
"My wife and I have been profoundly shocked to hear of the utterly horrific incident in Southport today," the king wrote. "We send our most heartfelt condolences, prayers and deepest sympathies to the families and loved ones of those who have so tragically lost their lives, and to all those affected by this truly appalling attack."
"As parents, we cannot begin to imagine what the families, friends and loved ones of those killed and injured in Southport today are going through," the couple wrote. "We send our love, thoughts and prayers to all those involved in this horrid and heinous attack. Thank you also to the emergency responders who, despite being met with the most horrific scenes, demonstrated compassion and professionalism when your community needed you most."
Taylor Swift performs at Veltins Arena on July 17, 2024 in Gelsenkirchen, Germany.
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