Taylor Swift shared her condolences after a stabbing left two children dead at a dance class themed round her music.
“The horror of yesterday’s attack in Southport is washing over me constantly, and I’m just completely in shock,” Swift, 34, wrote via her Instagram Story on Tuesday, July 30. “The lack 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,” she continued. “I’m at a whole loss for how you can ever convey my sympathies to those families.”
Authorities confirmed that two children were killed on Monday, July 29, after a stabbing at a Swift-themed dance and yoga class held in Southport, England, which is about 20 miles north of Liverpool. Merseyside Police Chief Constable Serena Kennedy confirmed during a Monday press conference that nine other children were injured and 6 of those are in critical condition. Two adults are also in critical condition.
Merseyside Police previously said in a press release that officers responded to a constructing on Hart Street in Southport around 11:50 a.m. local time following reports of a stabbing. A 17-year-old originally from Cardiff, Wales, was arrested and brought into custody on suspicion of murder and attempted murder.
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“We imagine that the adults who were injured were bravely attempting to protect the kids who were being attacked,” Kennedy added on Monday. “As a mum of two daughters, and the nana of a 5-year-old granddaughter, I cannot begin to assume the pain and suffering the families of the victims are currently going through and I need to send them our heartfelt condolences and sympathies.”
King Charles III also shared a message following the attack, saying, “My wife and I actually have been profoundly shocked to listen to of the utterly horrific incident in Southport today. We send our most heartfelt condolences, prayers and deepest sympathies to the families and family members of those that lost their lives, and to all those affected by this truly appalling attack.”
Prince William and Princess Kate Middleton reacted as well, sharing a press release via social media.
“As parents, we cannot begin to assume what the families, friends and family members of those killed and injured in Southport today are going through,” the Prince and Princess of Wales, each 42, wrote via X. “We send our love, thoughts and prayers to all those involved on this horrid and heinous attack. “Thank you furthermore mght to the emergency responders who, despite being met with essentially the most horrific scenes, demonstrated compassion and professionalism when your community needed you most.”
In line with the Associated Press, the attack took place at The Hart Space, a studio that hosts pregnancy workshops, yoga classes for babies and kids and more. Per an internet listing, the category was hosted by two women and was targeted to children ages 6 to 11.
