Final Southport attack victim discharged from hospital as family thank heroic emergency workers

The last child remaining in hospital after being injured in the stabbings in Southport last week has now been discharged.

Three girls – Bebe King, six; seven-year-old Elsie Dot Stancombe, seven; and nine-year-old Alice Dasilva Aguiar – were tragically killed in the attack on Monday, July 29 with a further eight kids and two adults taken to hospital. Alder Hey Children’s Hospital earlier this week said all patients had left its facility earlier this week but one youngster remained at Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital. 

Merseyside Police today confirmed that the girl has been allowed to go home today to continue her recovery. While the girl cannot be named publicly, her family have issued a statement thanking the emergency service workers who saved her life.

They said: “We would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital for their unwavering support and the extraordinary care they provided to our beloved daughter during this challenging time.

“We also extend our deepest thanks to the air ambulance team, whose swift response and expertise were crucial in airlifting her from the scene to the hospital. We know that their intervention saved her life.

“We were deeply saddened by the recent disorder and the attacks on our police force. It is important to highlight that when the horrific events unfolded, our police officers were the first on the scene. We are immensely grateful to the officers who stood by our daughter’s side, providing assistance and support until she was safely transported to the hospital.

“This has been an incredibly difficult time for our nation, especially for the families affected by these tragic events. We appreciate the continued support and compassion from everyone during this challenging period.

“While we are relieved that our daughter is on the path to recovery, our hearts go out to the families of Bebe, Alice, and Elsie during this immensely painful time. Thank you.”