Figures including Sir Kenny Dalglish, Tommy Fleetwood and Adele Roberts have sent their condolences to the families who lost loved ones in the Hart Street tragedy.
Sir Kenny Dalglish said: “Heartbroken for the children and families affected by today’s horrific event in Southport. It is unimaginable to think what the children have witnessed. Our sympathies are with those who have lost loved ones, and our thoughts with those whose lives have been impacted.”
Tommy Fleetwood said: “I am absolutely heartbroken at the news coming out of Southport today. My thoughts are with the families of the children who were tragically killed and injured. What they are going through is unimaginable. As a parent myself it’s difficult to even comprehend what has happened and what they have ahead of them, but I know the whole community in Southport will come together to support them. My heart will always be in Southport and together with my family we are sending all of our love to the people of my home town.
Adele Roberts said: “Thinking of everyone affected by the tragic events in Southport. My heart is breaking for the families.”
Roger Johnson said: “Thank you for all the messages here after Monday night’s BBC North West Tonight.
“I’d normally try to reply to them all, but there are so many. Thank you for your kindness. My thoughts are with all those families directly affected and the brave first responders in Southport. So sad.”
Matthew Baldwin said: “No words can describe the events of yesterday in Southport. A day that will stay with us all forever! Heartbroken and sick to the stomach! Thinking of all the families involved!”
Norman Wallis said: “Today’s events are utterly shocking and none of us here at Pleasureland can stop thinking about the terrible tragedy the poor families of our town have faced today.
Our team has expressed their commitment to creating a fundraiser to support the victims of today’s atrocities. Full details will follow very soon.
“We also want to ensure awareness of the proposed vigil 6pm Tuesday 30th July at the fountains outside the Atkinson as suggested by Karlie Louise Walker and Helen Hible.
“As they said: In sadness we stand together. Please share.
“Thoughts are with the whole community tonight as we are all in shock and utter devastation.”
Stan Collymore said: “Heartbreaking to watch and hear news coming from Southport, sincerely hoping that all children get home to their parents today.
Sending genuine best wishes to everyone concerned at what must be an incredibly worrying time.”
Michael Owen said: “I just can’t find the words. I’m literally sickened by the world we live in. By the country we live in. Every FUCKING day something happens that makes my stomach churn. And today is a new low. I’m praying for everyone involved in the shocking events in Southport.”
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