The family of Bebe King , six, who died after being stabbed in the horror Southport attack said she was full of joy, light, and love, and will "always remain in our hearts as the sweet, kind, and spirited girl we adore" in a statement released through Merseyside Police. They also revealed her sister witnessed the attack but managed to escape. In a heartbreaking statement released by the force today, Bebe's family said: "Our world was shattered by the loss of our precious daughter, Bebe.
"Along with two other beautiful souls, Elsie and Alice, she was taken from us in an unimaginable act of violence that has left our hearts broken beyond repair. Our beloved Bebe, only six years old, was full of joy, light, and love, and she will always remain in our hearts as the sweet, kind, and spirited girl we adore." READ MORE: Southport murder suspect starred in Doctor Who-themed Children In Need advert READ MORE - Southport stabbing - Violence erupts on streets as mosque attacked and police van set on fire The heartbroken family added: "The outpouring of love and support from our community and beyond has been a source of incredible comfort during this unimaginably difficult time.
From the pink lights illuminating Sefton and Liverpool, to the pink bows, flowers, balloons, cards, and candles left in her memory, we have been overwhelmed by the kindness and compassion shown to our family." In another devastating revelation, the family shared how Bebe's older sister, Genie, had witnessed the a.