Country ‘stands together in grief’ with families of Southport victims on anniversary
Moment of silence held to mark anniversary of Southport murders
- Southport, Merseyside, is observing a three-minute silence at 3pm on Tuesday to mark the first anniversary of the devastating murders of three young girls.
- Axel Rudakubana killed nine-year-old Alice da Silva Aguiar, six-year-old Bebe King, and seven-year-old Elsie Dot Stancombe, who were attending a Taylor Swift-themed dance class.
- Rudakubana also attempted to murder eight other children and two adults. Widespread violent disorder followed the attack in the seaside town.
- Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch have expressed sorrow and solidarity with the victims' families and the Southport community.
- The community says it is focusing on positive rebuilding, with plans for legacy gardens and a new playground in memory of the victims, and encouraging donations to local causes.