Police confirmed the incident is currently not being treated as terror-related
Merseyside Police has confirmed a teenager has been arrested following the stabbing in Southport . At around 11.50am, police were called to a property on Hart Street to reports of a stabbing. Multiple children and adults were reportedly attacked - with at least one fatality - the ECHO understands. Merseyside Police confirmed it was called to the property at around 11.50am this morning after reports of a stabbing.
They also confirmed that the incident is not currently being treated as terror-related and detectives are not looking for anyone else in connection with the incident. Several eyewitnesses have told the ECHO children were enjoying a dance summer camp. An event was taking place at The Hart Space, a pregnancy care centre located on the first floor of Norwood Business Park on Hart Street, Southport .
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