Moment of silence held to mark anniversary of Southport murders

• Southport, Merseyside, is observing a three-minute silence at 3pm on Tuesday to mark the first anniversary of the devastating murders of three young girls.
• Axel Rudakubana killed nine-year-old Alice da Silva Aguiar, six-year-old Bebe King, and seven-year-old Elsie Dot Stancombe, who were attending a Taylor Swift-themed dance class.
• Rudakubana also attempted to murder eight other children and two adults. Widespread violent disorder followed the attack in the seaside town.
• Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch have expressed sorrow and solidarity with the victims' families and the Southport community.
• The community says it is focusing on positive rebuilding, with plans for legacy gardens and a new playground in memory of the victims, and encouraging donations to local causes.

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Country ‘stands together in grief’ with families of Southport victims on anniversary