Southport families say ‘questions remain’ as Mahmood promises action

The inquiry found the murders of Alice da Silva Aguiar, nine, Bebe King, six, and Elsie Dot Stancombe, seven, ‘could and should have been prevented’ (PA) - (PA Archive)

Families of the girls murdered in the Southport attack say those who failed to act must lose their jobs because the Government promised to do “whatever is needed to protect the public”.

Chris Walker, director of serious injury at law firm Bond Turner speaking on behalf of the three bereaved families, said “important questions remain” because Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood vowed to “right the wrongs” identified by the public inquiry into the killings.