Police in Southport, England have arrested a suspect and seized his knife following a stabbing incident that left at least eight people injured. Prime Minister Keir Starmer has called the incident “deeply shocking.” The suspect was detained by armed officers after the police were called to a property in Southport. The North West Ambulance Service treated the injured victims, who were taken to hospitals in the area. The incident has led to a major emergency response, with flights to Southport restricted and the area cordoned off by police. Local witnesses described the scene as resembling a horror movie, with young girls believed to be among the victims. Starmer, along with Home Secretary Yvette Cooper and Mayor of Liverpool Steve Rotheram, have expressed concern and are closely monitoring the situation. Knife crime has been on the rise in England and Wales, with over 14,000 offences recorded in the past year. Prior to the general elections, Starmer had pledged to tackle knife crime as a top priority, introducing a new crime bill targeting the sale of weapons like ninja and samurai swords. The government’s swift response to the Southport incident reflects their commitment to addressing the issue of knife crime in the UK.
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