Merseyside Police have charged a 17-year-old boy from Banks with the murders of three young Southport girls at a Taylor Swift themed dance and yoga class in Southport on Monday (29th July 2024).
Murder charges were made over the deaths of Bebe King, six; Elsie Dot Stancombe, seven; and Alice Dasilva Aguiar, nine.
There are 10 charges of attempted murder; and one charge of possession of a bladed article, following the tragedy.
The 17-year-old cannot be named for legal reasons, as he is under 18.
He has been remanded in custody to appear today, Thursday 1 August at Liverpool Magistrates Court, Derby Square.
Chief Constable Serena Kennedy said: “Whilst these charges are a significant milestone within this investigation, this remains very much a live investigation and we continue to work with our partners from Lancashire Police and Counter Terrorism Policing North West (CTPNW).
“I would like to thank all of the forces who have offered and supplied support to Merseyside Police during the last three days and I can confirm that we are being supported with investigative resources from across the North West.”
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