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Thursday, Oct 01, 2026

Taylor Swift Fans Raise £180k for Southport Attack Victims

Singer Taylor Swift expressed her shock over a knife attack at a dance workshop themed around her music in Southport that left three children dead and nine injured. Fans have raised over one hundred eighty thousand pounds for the affected families. A 17-year-old suspect has been arrested.
Singer Taylor Swift expressed her shock and grief over a knife attack at a dance workshop themed around her music in Southport, which left three children dead and nine injured.

The incident occurred on Hart Street, Southport.

Following the tragedy, fans launched a crowdfunding campaign, raising over £181,000 for the affected families and Alder Hey Children's Hospital.

A 17-year-old suspect from Banks, Lancashire, has been arrested in connection with the attack.
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