New details emerge over Southport stabbing victims as three killed and more fight for life

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New details have emerged about the aftermath of a horrific multiple stabbing in Southport. Three girls were killed in the 'ferocious' knife attack at a Taylor Swift-themed dance party yesterday morning (Monday).

Five children and two adults remain in a critical condition as police continue to question a 17-year-old boy over the deadly knife attack in Hart Street.

The boy, born in Cardiff, is being held on suspicion of murder and attempted murder following the stabbing, Merseyside Police said. READ MORE: Taylor Swift 'completely in shock' over Southport stabbings as she releases statement In an update on Tuesday, police said: "Sadly we can confirm that a third child has passed away as a result of injuries sustained in a knife attack in Southport yesterday morning, Monday 29 July. "The nine-year-old girl died in hospital in the early hours of this morning, Tuesday, 30 July.

We can confirm that the children who died yesterday were girls aged six and seven years. "Eight other children suffered stab wounds sustained during the attack, and five of them are in a critical condition.