Taylor Swift is “completely in shock” following a devastating attack at a dance class in Southport, England, which left three children dead and ten others wounded. The students attending the class were celebrating her music when the tragedy took place on Monday. The singer took to Instagram to react to the crime, sending her support to the families:
Taylor Swift shares message following attack in Southport yesterday where two children were killed and 9 injured at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class:
“These were just little kids at a dance class. I am at a complete loss for how to ever convey my sympathies to these families.” pic.twitter.com/vr64Y00qEs
— Pop Base (@PopBase) July 30, 2024
“The horror of yesterday’s attack in Southport is washing over me continuously, and I’m just completely in shock…The loss of life and innocence, and the horrendous trauma inflicted on everyone who was there, the families and first responders. These were just little kids at a dance class. I am at a complete loss for how to ever convey my sympathies to these families.”
According to the Associated Press, Merseyside police reported the arrest of a 17-year-old boy from Cardiff, who is now in custody on suspicion of murder and attempted murder. A knife was found at the scene, which was allegedly used to hurt the children and two accompanying adults. The kids were having “a morning of Taylor Swift-themed yoga, dance and bracelet making,” as per the description of the event.
“They will be building up a picture of the individual before any interviews take place.”
Policing lecturer Peter Williams explains to @NickFerrariLBC the ‘extensive investigation’ that will be going on into the Southport stabbing suspect. pic.twitter.com/jCHbjUAbQA
— LBC (@LBC) July 30, 2024
Taylor Swift fans have rallied together, setting up a “Swifties for Southport” fundraiser that has already collected nearly $93,000 for the victims’ families. The singer, who is currently touring Europe with her Eras tour, is scheduled to perform in Poland, Austria, and finally England from August 15 to August 20. It remains unknown if she will make some kind of tribute for the victims of this attack.
