No words can describe the devastation that has hit our family as try to deal with the loss of our little girl Bebe.
This is shocking news for our community, but we will stand strong against this mindless violence and I will work with other community leaders to help our town and our community pull through this horrific incident,
The horror of yesterday's attack in Southport is washing over me continuously, and I'm just completely in shock
She's only tiny, she wouldn't have stood a chance against a man with a knife, but she just wanted to protect those children
We are sending you lots of love and hope you are enjoying all the quality time together.
Thoughts and prayers for everyone affected by today's shocking events
To my knowledge she organised it, she used to be a primary school teacher at a local school
Love - ... Fly high with angels little ones.
Portugal's Consul General in Manchester is assisting the family, having spoken to her parents, and is continuing to offer them all the support they need.
We are working with Alder Hey Children's Hospital to help raise money for the families affected by the tragedy in Southport and raising funeral funds for the two young swifties who have tragically passed,
We can confirm that the children who died yesterday were girls aged six and seven years,
We are one big family at The Hart Space and this cuts deep,
We believe that the adults who were injured were trying to protect the children at the time they were attacked,
The town is in shock and in mourning
These were just little kids at a dance class. I am at a complete loss for how to ever convey my sympathies to these families,
A name has been shared on social media in connection with the suspect,
This incident is not currently being treated as terror-related and we are not looking for anyone else in connection with it,
I just cannot believe that it happened so close to home,
Thinking of all the families who have been affected by what happened in Southport today, sending so much love to anyone who was involved in any way
Dance is an arm form and sport where children go to find their confidence, creativity and most importantly safety