The United Kingdom was left shaken after three children were stabbed to death and eight others were injured in a knife attack in Southport, in one of the worst assaults against children in the country in decades. The attack took place at a Taylor Swift themed event at a dance school in the seaside town in northwest England, sparking disbelief over why would anyone target children having fun during the summer holiday. Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the “whole country” was deeply shocked by the “truly awful” attack, while King Charles III said he was “profoundly shocked” by the “utterly horrific incident.” Here is what we know about the attack. What happened? The police said Monday that two girls, aged 6 and 7, were killed and six of the nine that were injured were in critical condition. A day later, the police said another child, a 9-year-old girl, died as…
