Taylor Swift expressed shock and sympathy after three children were killed at a dance workshop celebrating her music in Southport, England. Eight other children were injured, prompting an outpouring of tributes from the community. A 17-year-old boy was arrested in connection with the attack, but no motive has been disclosed and it is not believed to be terror-related. The attack was described as intentional and horrific by witnesses. The British monarch and others expressed condolences to the families affected by the tragedy. A fundraiser called “Swifties for Southport” raised over £41,000 for the grieving families. This incident is reminiscent of the 1996 Dunblane school shooting, which prompted the U.K. to ban private ownership of handguns. Mass shootings with firearms are rare in Britain, with knives being used in the majority of homicides. The community is in mourning as authorities continue to investigate the shocking attack that took place during a dance class attended by young children.
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