BBC Breakfast took a heart-wrenching turn this weekend as field reporter Sarah Rogers fought back tears while paying tribute to the young victims of a brutal stabbing attack in Southport.
With Ben Thompson anchoring from the studio and covering the nationwide riots sparked by the attack, Sarah was visibly moved as she navigated through balloons and flowers.Transitioning to her, Ben stated: "Tensions have escalated since the killing of three young girls in Southport last Monday. "False rumours spread that the suspect was an asylum seeker.
Let's talk now to our reporter Sarah Rogers, who's in Southport for us. Sarah, morning to you.There will be a memorial service later, won't there?
But I wonder how the community is coping nearly one week on?" Clearly emotional, Sarah managed to deliver a flawless segment though her eyes seemed to well up at certain points throughout the report.The reason was evident, with chalk tributes and messages to the young girls etched on the pavement beneath her, reports the Mirror.
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