UK- Major incident declared in Southport after multiple stabbings, 29 July 2024

[iamshadow21]

Which is why it’s disgusting they’re not calling it terrorism

I think it's basically them saying it's not political or religious motivation, not that it wasn't an attack designed to inflict maximum fear and suffering on members of the public. It was a terrorist attack, but it wasn't a terrorist attack.

It's more comparable to a school shooting, IMO.

 

[bobbymkii]

Which is why it’s disgusting they’re not calling it terrorism

Terrorism is defined as "(threats of) violent action for political purposes:" (BBM) Not just merely a violent act which causes terror to people.

terrorism

1. (threats of) violent action for political purposes: 2. (threats of) violent…

dictionary.cambridge.org

 

[dotr]

https://www.cnn.com/2024/07/30/uk/southport-stabbing-attack-explainer/index.html

''Worst mass stabbing attack against kids​

The incident on Monday is the worst mass stabbing attack targeting children in the UK in decades – and possibly ever. While knife crime has risen across the country over the past decade – with a slight dip during the pandemic years – mass stabbing incidents are extremely rare.

The number of knife crimes in England rose to 48,341 in the year to April 2024, from 27,667 in the year to April 2014, according for the Office for National Statistics. More than a quarter of the incidents took place in London.

But children have been targeted in the UK in other types of attacks. Several children, including an 8-year old girl were killed in a terror attack at the concert of pop singer Ariana Grande in Manchester in May 2017.

And 16 children aged between 5 and 6 were murdered in a school shooting in the Scottish town of Dunblane in 1996. The massacre stunned the country and led to a ban on the private ownership of all handguns in mainland Britain.''

 

[dotr]

Terrorism is defined as "(threats of) violent action for political purposes:" (BBM) Not just merely a violent act which causes terror to people.

terrorism

1. (threats of) violent action for political purposes: 2. (threats of) violent…

dictionary.cambridge.org

Noting, fwiw..
2023

In Canada, a Judge Sentences an Incel Killer as a Terrorist

A Toronto teenager who killed a woman in a massage business was sentenced on Tuesday to life in prison. The case was the first time gender-based violence in the country was labeled terrorism.

www.nytimes.com

''In Canada, a Judge Sentences an Incel Killer as a Terrorist​

A Toronto teenager who killed a woman in a massage business was sentenced on Tuesday to life in prison. The case was the first time gender-based violence in the country was labeled terrorism.''

 

[Sherlockhames]

The BBC have reported that the suspect has an older brother. No mention of a younger sister. Southport stabbing latest: Third child dies after Southport dance class stabbing, say police

So I am now baffled. How did he even know this event was happening? It was not in any way in a prominent location. So how did he even know The Hart Space was there. He must have either sought it out specifically (how?) or had this type of specific crime/murderous action in mind and went looking for this kind of group - again how though. I would have thought this would have just been advertised via flyer to local primary schools. So how does he even come across it? Is where he lives even that close to The Hart Centre - it looks to be a 15 min taxi ride from Banks were he supposedly lives.

From what little I can see online The Hart Space seems to cater for small women’s/childrens yoga groups which i can’t see how he would ever come across and know about as a 17yr old male other than specifically seeking out such events? Which is completely chilling when you think about it. That must require a degree of animosity towards children/women that i can’t comprehend.

 

[Parker Knoll]

They had a FB page - possibly saw it on there.

 

[bobbymkii]

Noting, fwiw..
2023

In Canada, a Judge Sentences an Incel Killer as a Terrorist

A Toronto teenager who killed a woman in a massage business was sentenced on Tuesday to life in prison. The case was the first time gender-based violence in the country was labeled terrorism.

www.nytimes.com

''In Canada, a Judge Sentences an Incel Killer as a Terrorist​

A Toronto teenager who killed a woman in a massage business was sentenced on Tuesday to life in prison. The case was the first time gender-based violence in the country was labeled terrorism.''

Different jurisdictions seem to use different definitions of terrorism.

Michigan convicted Ethan Crumbley of "Terrorism" despite there not being an obvious political motive. As far as I know here there does need to be a political motive for it to qualify for a terror charge and MSM have to be very careful not to describe an alleged offence as an act of terror if the suspect survived the incident in question.

Why was Ethan Crumbley charged with terrorism in Oxford shooting?

“It’s not a usual, a typical charge,” Oakland County Prosecutor Karen McDonald said of terrorism causing death. She said the charge didn't just reflect the shootings, but the kids who now fear coming back to school.

www.fox2detroit.com

 

[ZeroAlpha]

Noting, fwiw..
2023

In Canada, a Judge Sentences an Incel Killer as a Terrorist

A Toronto teenager who killed a woman in a massage business was sentenced on Tuesday to life in prison. The case was the first time gender-based violence in the country was labeled terrorism.

www.nytimes.com

''In Canada, a Judge Sentences an Incel Killer as a Terrorist​

A Toronto teenager who killed a woman in a massage business was sentenced on Tuesday to life in prison. The case was the first time gender-based violence in the country was labeled terrorism.''

Misogynistic attacks need to be labelled as terror offences in the UK.

 

[Marathon88]

I think it's basically them saying it's not political or religious motivation, not that it wasn't an attack designed to inflict maximum fear and suffering on members of the public. It was a terrorist attack, but it wasn't a terrorist attack.

It's more comparable to a school shooting, IMO.

A school shooting is targeting all of a cohort, male and female, and it’s often a revenge or grudge situation. This was targeted at a particular group - young girls. There may not have been a political or religious motivation but it was still focused on a particular group.

 

[Rikissa]

So I am now baffled. How did he even know this event was happening? It was not in any way in a prominent location. So how did he even know The Hart Space was there. He must have either sought it out specifically (how?) or had this type of specific crime/murderous action in mind and went looking for this kind of group - again how though. I would have thought this would have just been advertised via flyer to local primary schools. So how does he even come across it? Is where he lives even that close to The Hart Centre - it looks to be a 15 min taxi ride from Banks were he supposedly lives.

From what little I can see online The Hart Space seems to cater for small women’s/childrens yoga groups which i can’t see how he would ever come across and know about as a 17yr old male other than specifically seeking out such events? Which is completely chilling when you think about it. That must require a degree of animosity towards children/women that i can’t comprehend.

An ad for the event was posted on Instagram, and maybe also on other social media. Maybe he followed some "what's happening in your local area" and the ad came up there.
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[DS2021]

MSN

Third Child, a 9-Year-Old Girl, Dies After Stabbing at Taylor Swift-Themed Event in Southport​

Two girls aged 6 and 7 years old also died in the knife attack on July 29, police confirmed

 

[sriraaacha]

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So sad that a 3rd child has died. RIP to all the victims.

 

[book_queen]

Girls killed in Southport stabbing, aged 6, 7, and 9, named by police

Victims have been named as Bebe King, 6; Elsie Dot Stancombe, 7; and Alice Dasilva Aguiar, 9.

 

[Moonstrawbs]

Misogynistic attacks need to be labelled as terror offences in the UK.

This! Came here to say it. It's about time acts like this are recognised as such. Jmo.

 

[Moonstrawbs]

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[Sarahlou]

Misogynistic attacks need to be labelled as terror offences in the UK.

They're not even labelled as a hate crime! They need to be.

 

[ZeroAlpha]

nm

 

[ZeroAlpha]

It's understood that detectives from Counter Terrorism Policing North West are actively providing support to the investigation into the attack in Southport yesterday.

Merseyside Police have said it's not currently being treated as a terrorist incident.

Southport stabbing latest: Girls killed in Southport stabbing, aged 6, 7, and 9, named by police

The three are Bebe King, six; Elsie Dot Stancombe, seven; and Alice Dasilva Aguiar, nine.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[ZeroAlpha]

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The brave chap who was stabbed wasn't at the dance studio, he was nearby and ran to help when he heard the screams. He got attacked when he confronted the loser.

It's clear to me that he went to this location because it was an easy target that he knew would be full of little girls having fun.

 

[jackal67]

What’s almost certain is that the male knew the space (you randomly come across that location) and he knew it was a space that would most likely be occupied with women and/or children.

Normally anywhere that has children attending is locked ? How did this guy just walk in ??