Two children dead and six critical following ‘horror movie’ stabbings in Southport

Ms Kennedy said the force believe the adults were injured while “bravely” trying to protect the children.

Floral tributes left near Hart Street in Southport, Merseyside. Picture: PA

Two children have died and six are in a critical condition following a “horror movie” knife attack close to a Taylor Swift-themed yoga class.

Merseyside Police said a 17-year-old boy, from the village of Banks, was arrested on suspicion of murder and attempted murder following the “major incident” at a property in Hart Street, Southport, north of Liverpool, at about 11.50am on Monday.