Councillors set to pay tribute to Hart Street victims
Sefton’s Councillors are expected to pay tribute to the victims of the Hart Street attack this evening, at an extraordinary meeting at Southport Town Hall. Councillors are expected to pass a motion
Southport UFC fighter dedicates Vegas win to Hart Street victims
A UFC fighter who has just won a challenging fight in America has dedicated his victory to the memory of the three girls killed in the Hart Street tragedy. Nathan Fletcher defeated
Hollywood legend plans to bring show to Southport in response to tragedy
Hollywood superstar Ian McKellen says he wants to bring his troupe to Southport following the tragedy of July 2024. McKellen told The Times that he wants to take Player Kings, a production
Council to launch £500k Hart Street recovery business fund
Sefton Council will establish a £500,000 Business Recovery Fund to support local businesses affected by the Hart Street attack and St Luke’s Road riot, new documents have revealed. The proposal, set to
Compensation available for Merseyside residents and businesses affected by riots
Homeowners and businesses affected by the riots earlier this month are being encouraged to seek compensation by the region’s Police and Crime Commissioner. Emily Spurrell is encouraging all those who suffered losses
Statement from family of Elsie Dot Stancombe
This statement has been released by the family of Elsie on the morning of her funeral today, Friday 23 August, which they want to be known as ‘Elsie’s Special Day.’ Elsie embraced
COMMENT | King’s visit provided welcome relief during troubled times
In the wake of unimaginable loss, Southport has found itself navigating a storm of trauma, grief and unrest. A horrific attack on children. The eruption of anger and violence on our streets.
Patrick Hurley: ‘Town’s grief is still raw’
Patrick Hurley said that today’s visit from King Charles III showed that “the nation has our back” after the Hart Street attack and subsequent riot on St Luke’s Road. The MP was
King Charles to visit Southport on Tuesday
Buckingham Palace has announced that King Charles will visit Southport later today. His Majesty will travel to Southport to “express his continued support for those affected by the 29th July attack, and
High Park man jailed for two years for throwing bricks at police
A twenty year old man from High Park is now beginning a two and a half year prison term for his part in the Southport riots. Tom Neblett was one of four
Boy, 12, becomes latest charged for alleged role in Southport riots
A 12-year-old boy has become the youngest person to be charged over the riots that broke out earlier this month. The youth, who cannot be named because of his age, has been
Bebe King’s family pay heartfelt tribute to their ‘shimmering star’
The parents of Bebe King, Lauren and Ben King, have issued the following tribute to Bebe and all those involved in the tragic events of Monday 29 July “On Monday, the 29th
Chester woman held for inaccurate information on Southport attacker
Officers from Cheshire Police have arrested a woman in relation to social media post containing inaccurate information about the identity of the attacker in the Southport murders. The 55-year-old woman from near
Southport man jailed for two and a half years for part in riots
In a televised sentencing today a Crown Court judge has handed down a 32-month jail term to a man found to have played a role in the riots in Southport last week.
Two more men arrested in connection with violent disorder
Detectives have arrested two more people following violent disorder in Southport last week. A 46-year-old man from Bootle and a 20-year-old from Southport have both been arrested on suspicion of violent disorder
Southport man jailed for three years after punching officer during riots
A man who punched a police officer in the face during disorder on the streets of Southport last Tuesday (30 July) will tonight begin a three year jail term. Derek Drummond, 58,
Inquests opened, adjourned, into deaths of Hart St victims
Inquests into the deaths of Elsie Dot Stancombe, Bebe King, and Alice Aguilar were opened and adjourned at Bootle Town Hall this morning. Senior coroner Julie Goulding led the “short and sombre”
Southport rioter pleads guilty after punching police officer
A Southport man has this morning pled guilty to charges of violent disorder and assaulting an emergency services worker following rioting outside a mosque. Derek Drummond, 58, of Southport pled guilty to
Island of Madeira hold church tributes for Alice Aguiar
Hundreds of people have gathered at churches on the island of Madeira today to pay tribute to Alice Dasilva Aguiar. The island off the coast of Portugal has rallied together in recent
OPINION | Our personal account of these tragic days
Life is different here now. This is a new reality and there is no returning to how things were before. This is a tragedy and atrocity that will remain with us forever.
Southport turns pink this weekend to support families
Southport will light up pink as a mark of respect and solidarity with everyone affected by the tragic incidents which took place earlier this week. Sefton Council will light up The Atkinson
Hart Street murder suspect named as Axel Rudakubana
A Crown Court judge has lifted reporting restrictions on the identity of the suspect facing murder charges, after Monday’s attack on Hart Street. Axel Rudakubana was today named legally for the first
Hart Street murder suspect charged
Police have formally charged a 17-year-old male with three counts of murder and ten counts of attempted murder following tragic scenes in Southport this week. The 17-year-old, who cannot be named for
Fifth person arrested over Southport riots after cops recognise man from camera footage
have arrested a fifth man in connection with the violent disorder in Southport on Tuesday night (30 July). Officers were called to a report of a domestic incident in Southport today (Wednesday
Southport man charged after being caught with knife near Tuesday vigil
A Southport man has been charged after being caught by police carrying a knife in the town centre. The arrest came just a few hundred yards from where thousands gathered on Tuesday
Residents, tradesmen and council cleaners unite to clear riot devastation
A huge clean up operation has been underway since 3am this morning to restore ‘normality’ to an area of Southport rocked by rioting. Dozens of residents of the Sussex Road and St
Prime Minister says Southport rioters will face full brunt of the law
Emergency services including 39 police officers have been treated for injuries after being attacked by rioters in Southport last night. North West Ambulance Service said they treated 39 patients in total, all
Police confirm names of three girls tragically killed at Hart Street
Merseyside Police have confirmed the names of the three girls who were tragically killed in Southport on Monday (29 July). They are Bebe King, six; Elsie Dot Stancombe, seven; and Alice Dasilva
Community invited to peaceful vigil – 6pm – Atkinson
Sefton Council is supporting the vigil being held in Southport town centre later to remember the victims of yesterday’s knife attack. People are being encouraged to gather outside The Atkinson on Southport’s