Three young girls killed in Southport stabbing attack

A knife attack in Southport, northwest England, has resulted in the deaths of three children: Bebe King, six, Elsie Dot Stancombe, seven, and Alice Dasilva Aguiar, nine. Ten people, including eight other children and two adults, were injured in the attack. A 17-year-old male suspect has been arrested on suspicion of murder and attempted murder. The motive behind the attack is still unclear and is being investigated by police. The victims' families have been left devastated by the tragedy, with one father describing Alice as the "epitome of happiness". The incident has left the community in shock, with local people leaving flowers and stuffed animals in tribute at the scene. Five children and two adults remain in a critical condition in hospital.