London CNN —At least eight people were stabbed in the northern English town of Southport on Monday, with some of the victims being transferred to a children’s hospital, ambulance officials said.
Merseyside Police said it received reports of a stabbing and emergency services were called to a “major incident” in the town at around 11:50 a.m. local time (6:50aET).
“It’s like something from America, not like sunny Southport,” Parry said.
The Alder Hey Children’s Hospital Trust in Liverpool, about 20 miles from Southport, declared a “major incident.
Correction: This story has been updated to correct the name of the town where the incident occurred.
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