Two children died, eight others in critical condition

The stabbing on July 29 at a children's dance class in the town of Southport, Northwest England, caused horrific consequences.

Authorities at the scene of a stabbing in Southport, England, on July 29. (Source: PA)

According to Sky News, two children have died and nine others have been injured, six of them in critical condition. Two adults are also in critical condition after the "brutal attack".

The suspect, a 17-year-old boy born in Cardiff, Wales, and living in the village of Banks in Lancashire, was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.

The stabbing took place during a yoga and dance class for children aged 6-11 led by two teachers at Hart Space studio in Southport, Merseyside.

According to Merseyside Police Chief Serena Kennedy, a man armed with a knife broke into the classroom and began attacking students at 11:47 a.m. local time on July 29 (about 5:47 p.m. on the same day Vietnam time), just about 10 minutes before class was scheduled to end.

Upon arriving at the scene, police found several people, including several children, brutally attacked and seriously injured, with two adults reportedly injured while trying to protect the attacked children.

Ms Kennedy said the motive for the incident remained unclear, but it was not being treated as terrorism-related at this time, although North West England Counter Terrorism Police had offered to assist local police forces with their investigation.

King Charles III sent his "sincerest condolences" to the families and loved ones of the victims while Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the events in Southport were "truly horrific" and the whole nation was shocked by the incident.

UK Home Secretary Yvette Cooper said she was deeply concerned about the incident. Local authorities are investigating the cause of the incident. Police have advised people to avoid the scene of the stabbing, but stressed there is no longer a major threat.

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