Inquests have been launched into the tragic deaths of three young girls who were fatally stabbed in Southport last week. The proceedings took place at Bootle Town Hall. Senior coroner Julie Goulding expressed her deep sorrow over the incident, stating it was "impossible to adequately articulate the devastating lifelong effects of the truly tragic events of Monday, July 29".
The victims, Bebe King, six, Alice Dasilva Aguiar, nine, and Elsie Dot Stancombe, seven, lost their lives following a mass stabbing at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class at the Hart Space on Monday, July 29. Axel Rudakubana, a 17 year old from Lancashire, has been charged with three counts of murder, 10 counts of attempted murder and possession of a bladed article in a public place. He is set to face trial next year.
The local community, along with family and friends of the victims, have paid their respects, most recently at a vigil held a week after the horrific attack. Hundreds of floral tributes have also been left at the scene, reports the Express . READ MORE Dog that suffered terrible start in life desperately needs forever home In a statement, Bebe's family expressed their heartbreak: "No words can describe the devastation that has hit our family as we try to deal with the loss of our little girl Bebe.
" Alice's family shared a touching message: "Keep smiling and dancing like you love to do, our princess, like we said before to you, you're always our princess and no one would change that. Love from You.