King Charles has met survivors of the Southport knife attack that claimed the lives of three young girls.
Bebe King, six, Elsie Dot Stancombe, seven, and Alice da Silva Aguiar, nine, died when a knifeman attacked at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class on Hart Street, on 29 July.
Ten others were seriously injured including yoga teacher, Leanne Lucas, 35, who has recently been readmitted to hospital.
Crowds cheered as he arrived at Southport Town Hall shortly after 13:30 BST, where tributes have been left to the victims. During a private meeting the King heard about the experiences of some of the young children who were attacked.
Family handoutsCharles, who has been receiving cancer treatment this year, previously issued a statement in the wake of the stabbing, relating how he was “profoundly shocked to hear of the utterly horrific incident”.
Funerals have recently been held for Alice da Silva Aguiar and Bebe King, while a number of vigils for the victims have also taken place.
He is also due to meet members of the community affected by the disorder as well as regional leaders, and is set to hear from frontline staff representing Merseyside’s police, fire and rescue and ambulance services.
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ReutersPeople began to gather outside the town hall from about 11:30 BST to catch a glimpse of the King.
He is also due to meet with the three bereaved families in London on Wednesday.
Source: BBC
