Taylor Swift Releases Statement After Fatal Attack at Swift-Themed Children's Dance Class in England
Taylor Swift has released a statement after the senseless act of violence that occurred in Southport, England on Monday (July 29).
The suspect walked into a Taylor Swift-themed dance class for children with a knife and began attacking participants. Three children were killed, and nine were injured.
“We believe that the adults who were injured were bravely trying to protect the children who were being attacked,” Merseyside Police’s Chief Constable Serena Kennedy said in a statement (via CNN). “The investigation is in its early stages and the motivation for the incident remains unclear. However Counterterrorism Police Northwest have offered their support.”
Taylor released a statement in response to the horrific crime.
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“The horror of yesterday’s attack in Southport is washing over me continuously, and I’m just completely in shock…The loss of life and innocence, and the horrendous trauma inflicted on everyone who was there, the families and first responders,” Taylor wrote on her Instagram Story. “These were just little kids at a dance class. I am at a complete loss for how to ever convey my sympathies to these families.”
A 17-year-old male was reportedly arrested for “suspicion of murder and attempted murder.”
Our thoughts are with the victims of this unthinkable tragedy, as well as their families and loved ones.