The Independent

Southport stabbing: Starmer shakes hands of hero first responders who rushed to help children

By Lucy Leeson,

6 hours ago

Sir Keir Starmer thanked members of the emergency services who responded to a deadly knife attack at a Taylor Swift-themed holiday class.

The prime minister met with emergency service bosses and first responders as he visited Southport , Merseyside, on Tuesday (30 July), the day after the attack in which three children were killed and eight other children and two adults were injured.

Sir Keir shook the hands of firefighters and ambulance staff at Southport police station, telling them: “What you did was incredible and I hope you know that, and I hope you feel proud of the part that you played in the most difficult circumstances.”

Expand All

Read in NewsBreak

Comments / 0

Add a Comment

The Independent2 days ago

Children among eight stabbed in knife rampage ‘at Taylor Swift event’ as mums heard screaming

The US Sun2 days ago

How lies and disinformation about Southport knife attack suspect led to riots

The Independent2 hours ago

Girl, 9, is third to die in Southport stabbing at Taylor Swift dance class after children aged 6 and 7 lost their lives

The US Sun1 day ago

Southport stabbing: Two children dead in knife attack ‘like a scene from a horror movie’

The Independent1 day ago

US woman found chained to tree and left to die in India jungle

The Independent1 day ago

Police officer stood down after ‘truly shocking’ video shows man kicked in face at Manchester Airport

The Independent6 days ago

Mom of three boys, missing since 2010 after visiting their now-jailed father, wants them declared legally dead

The Independent1 day ago

Man found guilty of attempted murder after shocking CCTV shows postman being pushed onto Tube tracks

The Independent12 minutes ago

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

New York City, NY16 days ago

The family of talk show diva Wendy Williams were unable to celebrate her 60th birthday by her side

Virginia State4 days ago

Huw Edwards charged with ‘making’ indecent images of children – but what does that mean?

The Independent46 minutes ago

Two 4-year-old boys and woman, 72, die when their boat being towed capsized

The Independent1 day ago

Teenagers are accused of boosting $1 million from a Texas Walmart

San Angelo, TX1 day ago

Florida restaurant closes due to 235 rodent droppings found in multiple locations during inspection

Fernandina Beach, FL12 days ago

Woman shot dead by police after brother called 911 saying she was armed with knife during mental health crisis

Fort Lee, NJ2 days ago

Airbnb host has been fighting to get squatters out of her home for months. The company - and the cops - say there’s nothing they can do.

New York City, NY22 hours ago

Eight arrested and weapons seized after violence and disorder in seaside town

The Independent36 minutes ago

Edmunds: The best cars you can still get with a manual transmission

The Independent1 hour ago

Aer Lingus flight forced to make emergency landing in France after couple’s mid-air brawl

The Independent1 day ago

Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.

Comments / 0

Community Policy