King Charles meets families of girls killed in Southport knife attack

King Charles has met the households of the three younger ladies killed within the Southport knife assault.

The non-public assembly was held in Clarence House, a royal residence in central London.

The King had travelled to Southport on Tuesday, the place he expressed his “sympathy and empathy” for the folks of the city.

He met survivors and emergency service employees and in addition signed a e book of condolence.

Bebe King, six, Elsie Dot Stancombe, seven, and Alice da Silva Aguiar, 9, died after an attacker entered a Taylor Swift-themed dance class on Hart Street on 29 July.

Ten others have been severely damage together with yoga instructor, Leanne Lucas, 35, who was not too long ago readmitted to hospital.

Patrick Hurley, MP for Southport, met the King at Southport Community Fire Station, and mentioned afterwards: “He was very eager to specific his sympathy and empathy.

“Very eager to ensure the folks of Southport know that from the symbolism perspective, the nation’s coronary heart goes out to the folks right here.”

The King stopped to have a look at the tributes, flowers and cuddly toys which were left outdoors Southport Town Hall.

He greeted crowds who had gathered to see him earlier than assembly among the kids who survived the assault, their households and the police liaison staff working with them.

The King beforehand issued an announcement within the wake of the stabbing, saying how he was “profoundly shocked to listen to of the totally horrific incident”.

He referred to as for unity after riots unfold throughout England within the days following the assault.

Funerals have not too long ago been held for Alice da Silva Aguiar and Bebe King, whereas a number of vigils for the women have additionally taken place.