A MOMENT of silence has been held for the victims of the tragic Southport assault final yr.
The Prime Minister mentioned that the “complete nation” stands with the households of these affected, after a public vigil was held at 3pm in the present day.
GettyThe Prime Minister has paid tribute to the victims of the Southport assaults[/caption]
APA vigil was held in the present day and attended by police and the general public[/caption]
PAA teddy bear was amongst the flowers laid for the ladies[/caption]
Sir Keir Starmer has paid tribute to the victims of the Southport stabbings a yr on from the assault.
The horrifying assault claimed the lives of Bebe King, Alice da Silva Aguiar and Elsie Dot Stancombe, who have been attending a Taylor Swift-themed dance class.
“One yr on, the entire nation stands with the households of Bebe, Alice and Elsie”, the Prime Minister mentioned in an announcement on X.
“We stand collectively in grief, in honour of the reminiscence of these fantastic youngsters, and in admiration of the households who’ve proven power past phrases.
“We stand with all the kids and adults who nonetheless bear the bodily and psychological scars of that day – and in awe of those that risked their lives to assist.
“And we stand with the folks of Southport, who’ve proven Britain the which means of neighborhood. The nation desires to place its arms round you all.
“We are going to come collectively in the present day to point out our sorrow and solidarity. But in addition to point out our dedication to uphold the true legacy of Bebe, Alice and Elsie – considered one of pleasure, kindness and love.”
A vigil was held in Southport City Corridor gardens at 3pm, the place a number of bunches of flowers have been left in a particular space for tributes.
A teddy bear was additionally left amongst the flowers in tribute to Alice, Elsie and Bebe.
Council notices have been pinned to bushes within the gardens, encouraging folks to donate to native causes.
The notices mentioned: “The occasions which occurred in Southport in July 2024 have been actually stunning and members of our communities proceed to be affected by what occurred.”
“There stays a wealth of assist obtainable for folks to entry through www.sefton.gov.uk/southporttogether.”
Particular containers have been additionally laid across the space in order that cleaners might accumulate the flowers on the finish of the day.
Forward of the vigil, Merseyside Cops introduced they might be in attendance to “stand in solidarity” with the Southport victims.
In a publish on its social media accounts, the drive mentioned: “One yr on, phrases nonetheless fall quick.
“The loss all of us really feel in the present day as we bear in mind Alice, Elsie and Bebe stays immeasurable.
“We stand with their households, pals, those that have been injured and the various others affected by what occurred on that tragic day.
“At 3pm our officers and workers shall be standing in solidarity to watch a three-minute silence in reminiscence of the three women and all these concerned.
“Could we proceed to honour their reminiscence with kindness, compassion and the power of togetherness.
“Alice, Elsie and Bebe will eternally be in our hearts.”
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GettyThe occasion was attended by residents from throughout Merseyside[/caption]
GettyFolks laid flowers in recollections of the ladies who misplaced their lives[/caption]
GettyNotes hooked up to bushes inspired attendees to donate to native causes[/caption]
GettyThe three women who died within the assault have been named Bebe King, Alice da Silva Aguiar and Elsie Dot Stancombe[/caption]
PASome attendees left notes with their flowers[/caption]