King Charles arrives in Southport to meet survivors of stabbing attack
King Charles has arrived in Southport ahead of his meeting with the survivors of a mass stabbing last month
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King Charles has arrived in Southport ahead of his meeting with the survivors of a mass stabbing last month.
The monarch is meeting some of the children who were were taking part in a Taylor Swift-themed class at a dance centre when a knifeman carried out the offensive.
His Majesty will also thank emergency workers and the local community following a spate of riots across the town and the UK.
It comes after three young girls were stabbed to death on July 29.
King Charles has arrived in Southport ahead of his meeting with the survivors of a mass stabbing last monthGettyBebe King, six, Elsie Dot Stancombe, seven, and Alice da Silva Aguiar, nine were killed and 10 others were injured.
This afternoon, the King was greeted by members of the community in Southport.
He was spotted shaking hands with people outside of the Town Hall and reacting to the hundreds of flowers and tributes left by the community.
Later today, Charles is set to meet representatives from Merseyside’s emergency services and local community groups.
His Majesty will thank emergency workers and the local community following a spate of riots across the town and the UK
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Charles praised the community spirit, compassion and resilience that countered aggression and criminality from the rioters.
In a statement, the King said that he hoped mutual respect and understanding would continue to unite the nation.
The 75-year-old and Queen Camilla said they were "profoundly shocked" following the knife attack last month.
The sovereign will also meet the bereaved families from Southport in London tomorrow.
Charles praised the community spirit, compassion and resilience that countered aggression and criminality from the rioters
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He is expected to offer his condolences and support to the families of the victims after three young girls were killed.
In the 10 days after the stabbings, riots erupted across the UK and resulted in 422 people in England and Wales being charged in connection with the violent disorder.
The King will be speaking to those affected by the riots in Southport later today.