A 'hero' dance instructor, Heidi Liddle, took swift action to protect her students during the harrowing Southport stabbing incident by 'locking children in the toilets'. The attack occurred during a Taylor Swift -themed dance class on Hart Street on Monday, July 29. Liddle is reported to have helped many of the children escape the premises, and to have safeguarded others by locking them in the toilets.
While physically unscathed, the emotional and psychological impact of the ordeal remains with her. The tragedy saw the loss of three young lives: Alice Dasilva Aguiar, nine, Bebe King, six, and Elsie Dot Stancombe, seven. Eight other children and two adults were injured but have since been released from the hospital and are recuperating at home.
A GoFundMe campaign has been launched to aid Heidi, with her friend Amanda Reid commending her 'incredible bravery' and calling her a 'hero'. On the fundraiser page, Amanda declared: "I am reaching out to raise funds for my beautiful friend Heidi, who, on the 29th July was the dance teacher involved in the tragic attack in Southport.", reports the Manchester Evening News .
Describing the life-saving measures taken by Heidi, Amanda shared: "She showed incredible bravery by ushering many children out of the building to safety and even locked children in the toilet to keep them safe. Although she may not agree, she is a hero." "I know her thoughts are constantly with all the children and families that have been affected.
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