Hundreds of tributes have been left at the scene in Hart Street overnight
Two children were killed in the knife attack in Hart Street on Monday morning . A man entered the Hart Space community hub and pregnancy care centre before attacking children and adults with a knife.
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." A letter also at the scene said: "I was given these flowers by my year 3/4 class. I am sure they would want me to leave this plant remember all involved."
Police arrested a 17-year-old male from the Banks area near the seaside town, and said the incident was not being treated as terror-related. The force were seen at a property at Old School Close in Banks, which they cordoned off.
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