UK police attack brutally as emotions run high over stabbing death of 3 young girls [VIDEOS]

Protests broke out in Southport, UK, after a stabbing that left three children dead and several others injured.

These are not “far right protesters”. Families in Southport are grieving and traumatized after three of their girls were stabbed by an Islamic extremist. https://t.co/sVBln8xSmB

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The demonstrations quickly turned violent and led to clashes between protesters and police outside a local mosque.

The protest in Southport has turned into a riot as angry locals focus their anger on the police

Locals are protesting after the deaths of three young children who were brutally stabbed to death.

The police line is receiving garbage, trash cans and other objects… pic.twitter.com/EYrYYrc2ho

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Riot police were deployed to control the escalation of the situation.

Protests in Southport turned violent and objects were thrown at police a day after three girls were killed in an attack at a dance class.

It comes after a 17-year-old was arrested on suspicion of murder.

Earlier thousands attended a separate peaceful vigil. pic.twitter.com/HbzolFWMTU

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Police clash with protesters outside Southport mosque as tensions rise

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The riots resulted in the burning of police vans and objects being thrown at officers.

Police vans set on fire after a protest in Southport turned into a riot.

The normally sleepy seaside town of Southport was the scene of a horrific day of stabbings in which three children were brutally knifed to death. pic.twitter.com/o7p9HuSaYV

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Original article below:

A Taylor Swift-themed dance workshop in the UK became a nightmare on Monday morning, when a hooded 17-year-old unleashed a knife attack, leaving two young children dead and at least nine others injured.

The incident took place in Southport, on the outskirts of Liverpool, with the attacker targeting children and adults who tried to intervene.

Merseyside Police Chief Constable Serena Kennedy confirmed the devastating toll, with two children losing their lives and several others, including six children, fighting for survival.

Two adults were seriously injured while trying to protect the young dancers from harm.

Responding officers were met with a shocking and chaotic scene as several victims, many of them children, had suffered serious injuries.

JUST IN – A '17-year-old man' arrested after killing 2 children and seriously injuring 6 children and 2 adults with a knife in Southport, England.pic.twitter.com/BWO7YRfCRU

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eyewitnesses described a sad sight at The Hart Space, where the dance workshop was taking place.

Describing the attack as reminiscent of a scene from a horror movie, locals were shocked by the violence that unfolded in their community.

Declaration from Merseyside Police:

“We can confirm that a 17-year-old man from Banks, who was arrested in connection with the stabbing in Southport this morning, Monday 29 July, remains in police custody and will be questioned about the incident.

At this early stage, consultations are ongoing establish the motive for this tragic incident and we would urge people not to speculate while the investigation is ongoing.

We can also confirm that this is not the case currently are being treated as terror-related and we are not looking for anyone else connected to the incident.

Any update will be made available to the public when available.

Communities can also follow Merseyside Police on social media for updates and if they wish to submit information, they can do so on the Merseyside Police website or Crimestoppers.”

Reports indicated that around 25 children aged between 6 and 11 were present at the event, with witnesses describing the chaos that ensued when the attacker arrived in a taxi.

Children were seen running away with injuries, with disturbing accounts of stab wounds to various parts of their bodies.

As the injured victims were rushed to nearby hospitals for treatment, Prime Minister Keir Starmer condemned the incident as “horrific and deeply shocking”.