Three-minute silence for Southport victims

Hundreds of people gathered at Southport to observe a three -minute silence a year after the knife attack, which left three young girls dead.

The six -year -old Bebe King was killed in an attack on a Taylor Swift -themed dance workshop on 29 July 2024, Elsie Dot Stancombe, nine, nine and seven -year -old.

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, before the praise on Tuesday at 15:00, said the country would come together to “show sadness and solidarity”.

The Council of Cefton said that large -scale meetings or seizures were not planned, while opening their doors to allow local churches and community centers to pay their respect and silent reflection time.

The Cefton Council asked “everyone to join us wherever you are.”

Liverpool City Region Flags, including emergency service members, flew with half a pole with silence observed in the region.

The families of the victims asked people not to leave flowers.

Last year, eight children and two adults were seriously injured in the attack on Hart Street in Southport.

In an article in X, the Prime Minister said: “Nation wants to put your arms to all of you.

“Today we will come together to show our sorrow and solidarity.

He continued: “But at the same time to show our determination to support the real heritage of Bebe, Alice and Elsie – joy, kindness and love.”

St Marie’s Roman Catholic Church, the priest of the community, John Henghan said: “For the last 12 months, it was incredibly difficult for many people, but most importantly for the families of our three little lover.”

Fr Henghan, who served at the funeral of Alice Aguiar, added: “We remember the children who have been very injured in the same breath, adults trying to defend them and the first interventionists who are very badly shocked by what they see.

“Today is a draw, silent reflection and deep love day.”

Before the three -minute silence, Certain Council leader Marion Atkinson said that it was “a very difficult day for everyone, but more families with things that should be terrible today.”

He said: “My thoughts with Alice, Bebe and Elsie’s families, as well as the families whose children were injured and the injured adults.”

The authority said the council has been directed by its wishes, including planning how the victims’ families will be marked for a year in the last 12 months.

Atkinson stated that families are “inspiring and very selfless”, Renewing the Gardens of Southport Town HallDespite all the difficulties, they continue to meet.

“Words will remain with me forever – what they say – at a time when they really needed, they put their towns and cefton arms as their families, and they just wanted to thank.” He said.

“I was surprised how the Southport people put their arms around the Southport people,” the community gathered around the families and then to create a positive thing, ” He said.

In addition, Liverpool, which gathered around the city, paid tribute to people from the city area: “We needed this support last year.”

Southport Deputy Patrick Hurley BBC Radio Mersexide Tuesday morning, “Today is an emotional day that commemorates the loss of life of these three cute little girls”.

12 months ago, those who were on Hart Street will not define the future of the town and Bebe, Alice and Elsie’nin commemorated local charities, he said.

Hurley said, “The community spirit of the town and this level of solidarity and solidarity were really evident in the hours and days and weeks after the attack.” He said.

Lauren Jones of the Certificate Volunteer Service Council (CVS) leads a project to further support the rescue work in the town.

“The community has really met in the last 12 months,” he said.

“You can see a very good community spirit, and I think they are encouraged to talk about people’s feelings and to go and get help if they needed.

“If you feel anxious or feel depressed, you have to talk and talk to someone about your GP, or you can come to us and talk to someone.

“Just talk about it. He’il help.”