Taylor Swift is speaking out following a tragic incident in the U.K. The 34-year-old singer took to her Instagram Story on Tuesday, July 30, to release a statement following a mass stabbing at a children’s dance class on Monday, set to the tune of her song.
“The horror of yesterday’s attack in Southport is flooding back to me and I am in complete shock,” she wrote. “The loss of life and innocence, and the horrendous trauma inflicted on everyone who was there, the families and the first responders. These were just kids in a dance class.”
She continued: “I don’t know how to express my condolences to these families.”
Two children were killed and nine others injured during an attack on a UK dance school that was offering a Swift-themed class, according to a report. CBS News. Six of the injured children were in critical condition.
The outlet reports that two adults were also in critical condition, with investigators suggesting that these individuals were trying to protect the children.
A 17-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and attempted murder with a knife seized by authorities, police said.
“The incident is not currently being treated as terrorism-related and we are not looking for anyone else in connection with the incident,” a statement released by the CBS News.
The royal family was also among those speaking out following the incident, with King Charles III and Queen Camilla issuing a declaration on the social networks.
“My wife and I were deeply shocked to hear of the absolutely horrific incident in Southport today,” the royal wrote. “We send our most sincere condolences, prayers and deepest sympathies to the families and loved ones of those who lost their lives so tragically, and to everyone affected by this truly horrific attack.”
Prince William It is Kate Middleton also offered a sincere response on x (formerly Twitter).
“As parents, we cannot begin to imagine what the families, friends and loved ones of those killed and injured in Southport today are going through,” the couple wrote. “We send our love, thoughts and prayers to everyone involved in this horrific and heinous attack. Thank you also to the first responders who, despite being met with the most horrific scenes, demonstrated compassion and professionalism when your community needed you most.”
William made headlines when he attended Swift’s Eras tour show in London last month, along with her two eldest children, Prince George, 11, and Princess Charlotte, 9. Kate did not join the group for the night out and instead, stayed at home with their youngest sonPrince Louis, 6.
Swift’s Eras tour continues on August 1 in Warsaw, Poland.
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