Third Child Dies Following Southport Knife Attack

A third child has died following yesterday's knife attack in Southport, police have confirmed. 

"Sadly we can confirm that a third child has passed away as a result of injuries sustained in a knife attack in Southport yesterday morning," Merseyside Police said in a statement.

"The nine-year-old girl died in hospital in the early hours of this morning, Tuesday 30 July. 

"We can confirm that the children who died yesterday were girls aged six and seven years. 

"Eight other children suffered stab wounds sustained during the attack, and five of them are in a critical condition. 

"Two adults are also in a critical condition after being injured during the incident."