Sir Keir Starmer spoke directly to ECHO readers across the region after the knife attack in Southport
Sir Keir Starmer said Merseyside is dealing with a 'collective trauma' in comments to the
after the Prime Minister visited the site of Monday's horror attack in Southport that has left three children dead. Sir Keir visited Hart Street in Southport on Tuesday afternoon to lay flowers amongst the many other tributes to the three children who lost their lives in the knife attack at the Hart Space centre. Those three children have today been named as six year-old Bebe King, seven-year-old Elsie Dot Stancombe and nine-year-old Alice Aguiar .
readers. He said: “I came to Southport today to pay my respects to the victims and families who are going through raw pain and grief that most of us can’t imagine. Their loss is profound, and it’s difficult for anyone to comprehend what they are going through. 'Today was also a chance to give my heartfelt thanks to the emergency services for their tireless work. Many of the staff I met had shown up for work today, carrying what they saw and dealt with only a day before.
readers should be in no doubt that the whole nation shares your grief, and your community is in our thoughts.” Hundreds of tributes have been left at the scene following the tragedy, with messages of support. One message read: 'To all the beautiful girls and families affected by this tragedy. We can't even comprehend the emotions and heartbreak you must be going through right now. You didn't deserve any of this. Our hearts break for you.
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