Emergency services have transported at least eight people to hospitals after an assailant stabbed them during a “major” incident in Southport, United Kingdom.
Officers responded to the scene shortly before noon after reports of a stabbing, according to a statement from local police. “There are a number of reported casualties and more details will be confirmed when possible,” the statement read.
“Armed police have detained a male and seized a knife. He has been taken to a police station,” the police added.
One of the victims has died. The rest are still receiving medical treatment. The stabbing reportedly occurred at a Taylor Swift-themed event.
Armed police have swamped an area after a number of people were injured and one has died in a reported stabbing while a Taylor Swift workshop was taking place. Emergency services were called to a property in Hart Street, Southport,…
