Family of Southport attack victim shares details on how 'killer' was caught

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The family of a child that survived the Taylor Swift dance class attack in Southport on Tuesday have broken their silence on the tragedy and shared details on how the 'killer' was caught.

In an update on social media, a parent whose identity remains undisclosed wrote: "We've received a lot of messages in the last 24hrs, sorry I couldn't reply to everyone but I'm sure you understand why.

Thank you for your kindness and support, it means a lot." They continued to say that their seven-year-old daughter Teddy was at the Taylor Swift dance class on Monday, where a knifeman attacked children leaving three young girls dead, reports the Mirror. READ NEXT: Chaos in Southport as nearly 40 police officers injured during violent riots "She went in with her best friend, a friend she was so lucky to have; the smartest, prettiest little angel from the best family you could ever wish to know.

It breaks my heart to say her little friend has been taken away from this cruel world. We just pray she is in peace and her family find the strength to get through this." Following the message of grief for the three little girls Elsie Dot Stancombe, Alice Dasilva Aguiar and Bebe King, that had tragically gone on to lose their lives, the family then went on to recount the moment the suspect behind the attack was apprehended by police.