Police have taped off a housing estate 15 minutes from where the earlier reported attacks took place
Police have cordoned off a housing estate around 15 minutes away from the Southport stabbing scene. It comes after police were earlier called to Hart Street in Southport on Monday, July 29, where a Taylor Swift-themed dance class was being held.
A neighbour named Matt, who did not want to give his surname, 32, said: "The thought of it is just horrible, we feel like we are living in a nightmare. I have just spoken to the neighbours and we’re in shock." 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. It offers antenatal, hypnobirthing and pregnancy yoga classes, as well as baby and children's classes.
A full statement from Merseyside Police read: "We can confirm that emergency services are in Southport following a major incident this morning, Monday 29 July. At around 11.50am, we were called to a property on Hart Street to reports of a stabbing. There are a number of reported casualties and more details will be confirmed when possible. Armed police have detained a male and seized a knife. He has been taken to a police station. Please avoid the area while we deal with this incident.
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