Stabbing attack in Southport, England leaves at least 8 wounded, emergency service says

Category: Crime

At least eight people were hospitalized with stab wounds in Southport, northwest England, following a mass stabbing incident. A man has been detained by police, and a knife was seized. The condition of the victims is unclear, and Alder Hey Children's Hospital has declared a major incident, advising parents to avoid the emergency room unless urgent. Eyewitness reports indicate that several young girls were among the victims.

Keywords: Southport, mass stabbing, emergency services

Source: CBS News

Update At: 7/29/2024

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