Taylor Swift meets families of Southport stabbing victims before London concert

In a recent show at Wembley Stadium, London, Taylor Swift met with families affected by the tragic mass stabbing at a children's dance class in Southport this July. 

The incident, which occurred on July 29, left three young girls dead and several others, including adults, injured.

One mother, who shared photos on TikTok, captured the moment Swift met her daughters backstage. The images show Swift embracing the two young girls, with the older child wearing a bandage on her left forearm. 

Both girls wore T-shirts themed after Swift's "Red" album. The photos also include a moment where the girls are smiling alongside Swift's mother, Andrea.

In the TikTok caption, the mother expressed her gratitude, stating, “You drew stars around my scars 💫🥹 …. The biggest thankyou to @Taylor Swift and her mum for making the most magical night possible for us all 🫶🏻 thankyou for bringing Hope & Autumn pure happiness last night & always 💗💗💗.”

Before taking the stage for her concert, Swift hosted multiple families impacted by the Southport tragedy. The event was part of her Eras Tour, with the Wembley performance being one of her final shows before concluding the European leg.

Following the stabbing incident, a 17-year-old was charged with murder and attempted murder. 

Swift did not address the attack during her performance, but she had previously shared her feelings in a statement: “The horror of yesterday’s attack in Southport is washing over me continuously, and I’m just completely in shock… The loss of life and innocence, and the horrendous trauma inflicted on everyone who was there, the families and first responders. These were just little kids at a dance class. I am at a complete loss for how to ever convey my sympathies to these families.”