The Latest Breaking News from Leanne Lucas

Southport survivor ‘devastated’ after NHS staff accessed records without reason

Leanne Lucas said people ‘not involved’ in her care ‘abused their position of trust’ when she was at her most vulnerable.

Evening Standard · May 15

Southport victims’ medical records wrongly accessed by 48 NHS staff in ‘unbelievable breach of privacy’

Leanne Lucas says her privacy was invaded ‘when I was at my most vulnerable’

The Independent UK · May 15

Southport killer’s parents ‘bear considerable blame’ for ‘preventable’ attack, damning report finds

Chair concludes ‘one of the most egregious crimes’ in UK history, which claimed the lives of three children and left 10 more, including two adults, injured, ‘could have been – and should have been – prevented’

The Independent UK · Apr 13

Southport teacher was ‘let down’ by organisations, inquiry told

A summary of evidence from Leanne Lucas was read to the public inquiry into the attack.

Evening Standard · Sep 29, 2025

No one would have imagined Southport attack would happen, inquiry told

Jennifer Scholes, who owned the lease on the dance studio, gave evidence to the public inquiry.

The Independent UK · Sep 29, 2025

Southport survivors experienced ‘vile abuse’ on social media, inquiry told

Pete Weatherby KC, representing Leanne Lucas, Heidi Liddle and Jonathan Hayes, addressed the Southport Inquiry on Wednesday.

Evening Standard · Sep 17, 2025

Southport dance teacher who shielded child in toilet during attack ‘tortured by guilt’

Heidi Liddle told inquiry she felt ‘crushing’ guilt, while Leanne Lucas said she felt ‘ostracised’ from community

The Guardian - UK · Sep 10, 2025

Teacher tells inquiry of hiding with child in toilet as attacker banged on door

Heidi Liddle was in tears as she gave impact evidence to the Liverpool Town Hall hearing.

Evening Standard · Sep 10, 2025

Susanna Reid in Tears as Brave Survivor of Knife Attack Launches Campaign to Stop More Lives Being Lost

Good Morning Britain's Susanna Reid was visibly emotional during Wednesday’s episode as she interviewed Leanne Lucas, a survivor of the horrifying Southport knife attack.

The Fashion Central · May 22, 2025

Susanna Reid fights back tears as Southport survivor vows ‘evil will not win’ in kitchen knife campaign

Susanna Reid was visibly emotional as Southport attack survivor Leanne Lucas spoke of the impact of the horrific event during her launch of a new "evil will not win"

The Independent UK · May 21, 2025