King Charles meets families of girls killed in Southport knife attack

The King stopped to look at the tributes, flowers and cuddly toys that have been left outside Southport Town Hall.

He greeted crowds who had gathered to see him before meeting some of the children who survived the attack, their families and the police liaison team working with them.

The King previously issued a statement in the wake of the stabbing, saying how he was “profoundly shocked to hear of the utterly horrific incident”.

He called for unity after riots spread across England in the days following the attack.

Funerals have recently been held for Alice da Silva Aguiar and Bebe King, while several vigils for the girls have also taken place.