URGENT: Girl fights for life after shielding sister from brutal Southport stabbing attack.

Breaking News: Girl Fights for Life After Shielding Sister from Southport Stabbing Attack A 9-year-old girl is fighting for her life after being stabbed six times while shielding her younger sister during a brutal attack on a Taylor Swift-themed dance workshop in Southport, England. The incident occurred on July 29, 2024. The girl's mother read a statement to the Southport Inquiry at Liverpool Town Hall, describing her daughters as "heroes." She revealed that their father found the eldest covered in blood outside the studio and fainted from shock. Eight other children and two adults were seriously wounded in the attack on Hart Street. Three young girls - Alice Aguiar, 9, Elsie Dot Stancombe, 7, and Bebe King, 6 - tragically lost their lives. The Southport Inquiry is examining the killer's history and any missed opportunities to prevent the tragedy. The first phase of the inquiry will focus on these critical areas. This is a developing story, with updates expected as more information becomes available from the inquiry. *This is a developing story. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available. Based on reporting from Bbc.*