'They were just little kids': Taylor Swift shares heartbroken message after mass stabbing at UK dance class
Taylor Swift has spoken out after a tragic attack in the UK.
Early Wednesday morning (Tuesday in the UK), three children were killed during a mass stabbing at a Taylor Swift-themed dance and yoga workshop in North-West England.
"The horror of yesterday's attack in Southport is washing over me continuously, and I'm just completely in shock," Swift wrote in an Instagram story. "The loss of life and innocence, and the horrendous trauma inflicted on everyone who was there, the families, and first responders. These were just little kids at a dance class.
"I am at a complete loss for how to ever convey my sympathies to these families."
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Taylor Swift has responded to a mass stabbing at a UK dance class themed on her music. Instagram: Taylor Swift
Swift said "The horror of yesterday's attack in Southport is washing over me continuously." Getty Images for TAS Rights Mana
The three girls killed have been identified by local police as six-year-old Bebe King, seven-year-old Elsie Dot Stancombe, and nine-year-old Alice Dasilva Aguiar.
Family and teachers have paid tribute to the three young victims.
Alice Dasilva Aguiar, nine; Bebe King, six; and Elsie Dot Stancombe, seven, have been named as the victims of the stabbing attack. Merseyside Police
"Keep smiling and dancing like you love to do, our princess," said Alice's family. "Like we said before to you, you're always our princess and no one would change that. Love from Your Hero Daddy and Mummy."
Bebe's family also paid tribute to their daughter, saying, "No words can describe the devastation that has hit our family as we try to deal with the loss of our little girl Bebe."
Jennifer Sephton, head teacher of Farnborough Road Infant School which Elsie attended described her as a "kind and caring friend."
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Alice Aguiar's parents have paid tribute to their "princess," telling her to "keep smiling and dancing like you love to do." Paróquia da Quinta Grande
"Elsie has been a loving and bright member of our wonderful community since first being brought here on her father's shoulders and even at her early age she was such a caring and charismatic young lady who loved to please," Sephton said.
"It is immensely difficult to put into words how amazing Elsie was and the impact she had on those around her. We will miss you dearly Elsie. You were one of a kind."
Eight other children suffered stab wounds, with three still in a critical condition. Two adults who tried to protect the young kids also remain in critical condition.
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