A devastating tragedy has unfolded in Southport as a nine-year-old girl has become the third child to succumb to injuries sustained in a horrific stabbing incident.
Merseyside Police confirmed the heartbreaking news in the early hours of this morning.
Previously, authorities had revealed that two young girls, aged six and seven, had lost their lives in the attack.
Eight other children and two adults were also injured, with five children and two adults remaining in critical condition.
The community is in shock as they grapple with the unimaginable loss of these young lives.
