Chief constable tells of ‘horrific’ abuse she received after Southport attack Serena Kennedy was speaking ahead of her retirement from Merseyside Police at the end of the month. The Independent UK · Aug 28, 2025
Foundation set up in Southport victim’s name to spread ‘magic’ The parents of Alice da Silva Aguiar have launched Alice’s WonderDance. Evening Standard · Aug 13, 2025
Southport falls silent to honour attack victims on first anniversary Alice da Silva Aguiar, Bebe King and Elsie Dot Stancombe were killed in a knife attack last July at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class. Evening Standard · Jul 29, 2025
Country ‘stands together in grief’ with families of Southport victims on anniversary A three-minute silence will be held in the Merseyside town at 3pm on Tuesday to mark a year since the attack The Independent UK · Jul 29, 2025
Country stands with families of Southport victims, Prime Minister says Alice da Silva Aguiar, nine, Bebe King, six, and Elsie Dot Stancombe, seven, were murdered last year. Evening Standard · Jul 29, 2025
Southport MP says town won’t be defined by atrocity one year on from attack Police monitor social media for attempts to stir up disorder as town pays tribute to three girls murdered last year The Guardian - UK · Jul 29, 2025
Evil will not define Southport a year on from attack, deputy council leader says Alice da Silva Aguiar, Bebe King and Elsie Dot Stancombe were killed in the attack. The Independent UK · Jul 29, 2025
Evil 'will not define Southport' as town marks anniversary of killing of three girls at dance class Alice da Silva Aguiar, Bebe King and Elsie Dot Stancombe were killed in the attack on July 29, 2024, that shocked the nation Evening Standard · Jul 29, 2025
Southport, one year on: A community still in mourning – but united by grief The quiet seaside town found itself at the centre of the nation’s attention last summer after a horrific attack took the lives of three young girls The Independent UK · Jul 28, 2025
Energy of Southport victims will ‘continue to shimmer’ a year on from attack The families of Alice da Silva Aguiar, Elsie Dot Stancombe and Bebe King posted on social media about work being done in the girls’ memories. Evening Standard · Jul 28, 2025
Bebe’s ‘light, care and spark’ live on a year after Southport attack, family say Bebe King, six, died last July after a knife attack at a dance class. The Independent UK · Jul 28, 2025
Officers who confronted Southport killer recognised with bravery awards Sergeant Gregory Gillespie, Constable Luke Holden and PCSO Timothy Parry of Merseyside Police were the first officers at the scene. The Independent UK · Jul 10, 2025
‘I’m glad I could help them, Mum’: Southport attack survivor, 7, stabbed 33 times after trying to shield friends Inquiry hears of devastating toll on girls who survived the horrifying knife rampage, including scars, flashbacks and crippling fear The Independent UK · Jul 9, 2025
Mother of seven-year-old girl stabbed 33 times in Southport attack says victims 'deserve apology' Axel Rudakubana murdered three children and attempted to murder eight more and two adults when he attacked a Taylor Swift-themed dance class last year Evening Standard · Jul 9, 2025
The Independent UK · Jul 8, 2025 Southport inquiry will examine one of ‘most egregious crimes’ in UK history A public inquiry into the horrific attack, which claimed the lives of Alice da Silva Aguiar, Bebe King and Elsie Dot Stancombe, has been opened
The Independent UK · Jul 8, 2025 Public asked not to lay flowers to mark a year on from Southport attack In an open letter, Sefton Council asked people to donate to local causes instead.
The Independent UK · Jul 8, 2025 Southport inquiry begins with families of injured children to give evidence A key question for the inquiry is whether the attack could or should have been prevented.
Evening Standard · Jul 7, 2025 Public inquiry begins into ‘horrific’ Southport murders A key question for the inquiry is whether the attack could or should have been prevented.
Evening Standard · Jun 11, 2025 Mother says Southport project a thank you to ‘community that saved us’ The Government has pledged £5 million for the work at Town Hall gardens.
Evening Standard · Jun 10, 2025 Government pledges £5m for renovation project in memory of Southport victims Sir Keir Starmer and Angela Rayner met the parents of Elsie Dot Stancombe, Alice da Silva Aguiar and Bebe King in Downing Street on Tuesday.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 1, 2025 Riots after Southport attack more similar to those in 1958 than in 2011, study finds Researchers question characterisation of unrest as ‘far-right protests’ and say it had more in common with race riots
The Independent UK · May 21, 2025 Southport attack survivor says UK should ‘swap pointed kitchen knives for rounded ones’ The ‘Let’s Be Blunt’ campaign aims to create less potential for violent crime on the streets
Evening Standard · Apr 27, 2025 Fathers of two girls killed in Southport attack among London marathon finishers More than 56,000 participants were expected on the 26.2-mile course, including celebrities and MPs, as temperatures in London hit 22.2C on Sunday.
Evening Standard · Apr 24, 2025 ‘Girls will be watching over us’: Southport attack fathers to run London Marathon David Stancombe and Sergio Aguiar are running to raise funds in memory of the three murdered girls
The Independent UK · Apr 24, 2025 Grieving fathers of Southport attack victims to run London Marathon together ‘Sometimes I talk to her, tell her, you know, keep going mate, we’re going to do this together, you will be with me, always’