The King visits Southport and meets with rescue workers following tragic murders in the town

On Tuesday, His Majesty the King visited Southport to meet those affected by the tragic incident in which three young girls were murdered in a knife attack last month.

His Majesty signed the Book of Condolence at Southport Town Hall and visited Southport Parish Fire Station to meet and speak with staff from Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service, Merseyside Police and North West Ambulance Service. He also met religious leaders and members of the local community.

Firefighters, senior officers and fire control personnel were among those who greeted His Majesty at the Southport Community Fire Station, which houses both the region's fire and rescue services.

Merseyside Fire and Rescue Services said in its LinkedIn post that emergency services present for the royal visit were involved in a variety of roles in responding to the July 29 attack, including staff answering emergency calls, treating and transporting patients, managing the police response and investigations, and carrying out the community reassurance campaigns carried out in Southport.

Bebe King, six, Elsie Dot Stancombe, seven, and Alice da Silva Aguiar, nine, died when a knifeman attacked the children and adults taking part in a summer holiday dance class at a community venue on Hart Street in Southport.

“As an integral part of the Southport community, our thoughts are with the families directly affected and everyone involved. We continue to be here for them 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, no matter what happens.”

Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service on LinkedIn.

Merseyside Police also shared the visit on LinkedIn, writing that it was an honour and privilege to welcome the Royal to Merseyside, adding that the thoughts and sympathies of officers and police staff remain with all those affected.