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Daily Mail
3 days ago
- Daily Mail
BBC Breakfast viewers left ‘in tears' by ‘hard to watch' interview with bereaved parents of Southport stabbing victims
BBC Breakfast viewers were left feeling emotional after a 'hard to watch' interview with the bereaved relatives of the Southport stabbing victims. Wednesday's instalment of the daily morning programme saw co-presenters Jon Kay and Sally Nugent cover the top stories. During a touching segment, they explained how Southport's town hall gardens would undergo a £10million revamp in honour of the three youngsters who passed away last year. Axel Rudakubana was convicted for the murders of Bebe King, six, Elsie Dot Stancome, seven, and Alice da Silva Aguiar, nine, at a Taylor Swift dance class in Southport in July 2024, as well as the attempted murder of 10 others. He was sentenced to a minimum of 52 years in January. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. A previously recorded video of family members speaking to BBC Breakfast was played as they reflected on the news and their gratitude. Elsie's mother, Jenni Stancombe, said: 'I think all three of us as families are so incredibly grateful to our community for the support they've given us from day one, both individually as families, both collectively, both in the projects that we've all set up. 'And we hope that, to Southport us enabling this will help us say thank you. Thank you to a community that has stood by our side. 'Thank you to a community who wants to continue our legacy for our girls. Some ways thank you to a community that saved us. She teared up as she continued: 'And we hope that we can create a beautiful space that the community can be a part of building that with us, and that Southport will become renowned for how we've reacted to the events of last year.' The emotional segment and interview touched viewers watching and some took to social media to express their support to the families. The emotional segment and interview touched viewers watching and some took to social media to express their support to the families One posted on X: 'Incredibly brave people them parents of the Southport victims #BBCBreakfast.' 'That was a hard watch, incredible bravery to do that #BBCBreakfast.' Another penned: 'It's a beautiful and fitting gesture that Southport town hall gardens are going to remember Elsie Dot, Alice and Bebe in their new revamp. 'It will be a place for their families and friends to visit.
The Independent
3 days ago
- Politics
- The Independent
Mother says Southport project a thank you to ‘community that saved us'
The mother of one of three young girls murdered in Southport hopes a renovation project in the town will serve as a thank you to the 'community that saved us'. Jenni Stancombe, the mother of Elsie Dot Stancombe who was killed alongside Alice da Silva Aguiar and Bebe King, was speaking after the Government pledged £5 million for the work at Town Hall gardens. The work will also be funded by £2.5 million each from Sefton Council and the Liverpool City Region, bringing the total investment to £10 million. She told the BBC: 'We hope for Southport, us enabling this will help us to say thank you. Thank you to a community that stood by our side. Thank you to a community that wants to continue our legacy for our girls. Thank you to a community that saved us. 'And we hope we can create a beautiful space that the community can be absolutely part of building with us that will become renowned for how we've reacted to the events of last year.' Sefton Council said the regeneration will create a family-friendly and child-oriented space that will also host open-air performances. The families of the young girls said the project is 'a vision we have all shared for some time, which is rooted in love, resilience and unity'. Plans for the project have been drawn up by Elsie's uncle Chris Long, who said the gardens had become the focal point for the town's grief after the murders in July last year. 'The first point was to see if we could create a town square to enable people to interact and for children to be able to go there and feel safe,' he said. 'There's an element of memorial but it's a regeneration project for Southport and it's to reflect the community in Southport that has come together in solidarity.' Sir Keir Starmer thanked the families for their 'continuing courage and resilience' during a meeting with him and Angela Rayner at Number 10 on Tuesday afternoon. 'We sit here as Prime Minister and Deputy Prime Minister, we sit here as human beings with families of our own, and we sit here on behalf of millions of people who would love to see the plans and to say well done for bringing them forward and getting to this point,' he said. He also told them Ms Rayner will 'personally oversee' the implementation of the project. Elsie, Bebe and Alice were murdered by Axel Rudakubana at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class in Southport . He was jailed for a minimum of 52 years in January.
The Independent
18-05-2025
- Health
- The Independent
Mother of Southport victim praises ‘inspiring' blood donors
The mother of Southport attack victim Elsie Dot Stancombe has praised 'inspiring' blood donors during a drive in the seaside town. Almost 100 people donated blood at the session at St John Stone Church in Southport on Saturday. Seven-year-old Elsie was one of three girls murdered in the Southport mass stabbing attack at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class last summer. Her parents, Jenni and Dave Stancombe, worked with NHS Blood and Transplant to organise the blood donation event through Elsie's Story, the charity they founded in her memory. Among the NHS Blood and Transplant staff supporting the session were two members of the transport team based at the Liverpool blood centre who responded to the Southport attack. Ms Stancombe said she wanted Elsie's Story to 'create a legacy of love and hope' in her daughter's name. She added: 'Although the outcome for Elsie was tragically different, we know that blood transfusions were crucial for many of those injured that day. 'NHS Blood and Transplant made 10 emergency deliveries of blood to hospitals treating the casualties and that quick response meant the lifesaving blood was available for everyone who needed it. 'For some people here today, giving blood is their way of repaying those whose donations were so vital that day.' Ms Stancombe added: 'We want Southport to be renowned for the warmth and generosity of its amazing community, not for the events of that day. 'Today has been a wonderful example of that. 'The atmosphere was so uplifting and inspiring and we are grateful to all the donors and staff for their support.' Stephen Kuypers and Dave Oxton were among a team of drivers on shift the day of the Southport attacks who made 10 emergency blue-light deliveries of blood supplies in three hours to four hospitals, including Alder Hey Children's Hospital. Blue lights are only used when a hospital requests blood products they urgently need for a specific patient or incident, NHS Blood and Transplant said. If a patient's blood type is unknown, they can safely be given O negative blood, which makes it vital in emergencies. Mr Kuypers said: 'On that dreadful day last July, I took the phone call from our hospital services team informing us of a major incident and instructing us to prepare for emergency deliveries. 'At the height of the response we were making three blue light deliveries an hour, which is extremely rare. I delivered two urgent orders to Alder Hey and Aintree hospitals. 'Hospital colleagues later told us that the quick response of the Liverpool transport team helped ensure that the patients received the best possible care. 'The was a very rewarding message to receive and it meant a lot to the team who all pulled together and put in extra hours that day to ensure all the deliveries were covered.' NHS Blood and Transplant chief executive Dr Jo Farrar said: 'It is wonderful to see how many people have been inspired by Elsie's Story to give blood, and we are thankful to Elsie's brave parents Jenni and Dave for their incredible support. 'Because each donation can help up to three adults or six children, 300 lives or more will be saved and improved in Elsie's memory. 'A constant supply of blood is needed every day to help patients receiving treatment for conditions like cancer, sickle cell or giving birth as well as being prepared for unexpected emergencies and incidents, just like that dreadful day last July.' NHS Blood and Transplant said it was appealing to blood and platelet donors across England to help fill tens of thousands of appointments at town and city donor centres over the coming days and weeks. There are concerns that four bank holidays falling in six weeks could 'push blood supplies to critical levels' as donations often drop over bank holiday weekends. The NHS is appealing for more O negative donations in particular, the blood type needed in emergencies. NHS Blood and Transplant issued an amber alert in July 2024, which remains in place in England, due to a severe shortage of O negative blood triggered by the cyber-attack on London hospitals last year. The attack meant major London hospitals could not cross match blood so the hospitals could only use O negative.
Yahoo
18-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Mother of Southport victim praises ‘inspiring' blood donors
The mother of Southport attack victim Elsie Dot Stancombe has praised 'inspiring' blood donors during a drive in the seaside town. Almost 100 people donated blood at the session at St John Stone Church in Southport on Saturday. Seven-year-old Elsie was one of three girls murdered in the Southport mass stabbing attack at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class last summer. Her parents, Jenni and Dave Stancombe, worked with NHS Blood and Transplant to organise the blood donation event through Elsie's Story, the charity they founded in her memory. Among the NHS Blood and Transplant staff supporting the session were two members of the transport team based at the Liverpool blood centre who responded to the Southport attack. Ms Stancombe said she wanted Elsie's Story to 'create a legacy of love and hope' in her daughter's name. She added: 'Although the outcome for Elsie was tragically different, we know that blood transfusions were crucial for many of those injured that day. 'NHS Blood and Transplant made 10 emergency deliveries of blood to hospitals treating the casualties and that quick response meant the lifesaving blood was available for everyone who needed it. 'For some people here today, giving blood is their way of repaying those whose donations were so vital that day.' Ms Stancombe added: 'We want Southport to be renowned for the warmth and generosity of its amazing community, not for the events of that day. 'Today has been a wonderful example of that. 'The atmosphere was so uplifting and inspiring and we are grateful to all the donors and staff for their support.' Stephen Kuypers and Dave Oxton were among a team of drivers on shift the day of the Southport attacks who made 10 emergency blue-light deliveries of blood supplies in three hours to four hospitals, including Alder Hey Children's Hospital. Blue lights are only used when a hospital requests blood products they urgently need for a specific patient or incident, NHS Blood and Transplant said. If a patient's blood type is unknown, they can safely be given O negative blood, which makes it vital in emergencies. Mr Kuypers said: 'On that dreadful day last July, I took the phone call from our hospital services team informing us of a major incident and instructing us to prepare for emergency deliveries. 'At the height of the response we were making three blue light deliveries an hour, which is extremely rare. I delivered two urgent orders to Alder Hey and Aintree hospitals. 'Hospital colleagues later told us that the quick response of the Liverpool transport team helped ensure that the patients received the best possible care. 'The was a very rewarding message to receive and it meant a lot to the team who all pulled together and put in extra hours that day to ensure all the deliveries were covered.' NHS Blood and Transplant chief executive Dr Jo Farrar said: 'It is wonderful to see how many people have been inspired by Elsie's Story to give blood, and we are thankful to Elsie's brave parents Jenni and Dave for their incredible support. 'Because each donation can help up to three adults or six children, 300 lives or more will be saved and improved in Elsie's memory. 'A constant supply of blood is needed every day to help patients receiving treatment for conditions like cancer, sickle cell or giving birth as well as being prepared for unexpected emergencies and incidents, just like that dreadful day last July.' NHS Blood and Transplant said it was appealing to blood and platelet donors across England to help fill tens of thousands of appointments at town and city donor centres over the coming days and weeks. There are concerns that four bank holidays falling in six weeks could 'push blood supplies to critical levels' as donations often drop over bank holiday weekends. The NHS is appealing for more O negative donations in particular, the blood type needed in emergencies. NHS Blood and Transplant issued an amber alert in July 2024, which remains in place in England, due to a severe shortage of O negative blood triggered by the cyber-attack on London hospitals last year. The attack meant major London hospitals could not cross match blood so the hospitals could only use O negative.
