Police explain why Southport stabbing suspect hasn’t been named

A 17-year-old boy has been charged with the murders of three children in Southport.Source: PA

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00:00Deputy Chief Crown Prosecutor, Ursula Doyle, who will give you an update in relation to the murders.

00:06The Crown Prosecution Service has authorised Merseyside Police to charge a 17-year-old boy

00:11of Banks, Lancashire, with three counts of murder and 10 counts of attempted murder,

00:17following the tragic incident that took place in Southport this week.

00:21He will appear at Liverpool City Magistrates' Court on Thursday 1st August 2024.

00:28Whilst these charges are a significant milestone within this investigation,

00:33this remains very much a live investigation and we continue to work with our partners

00:39from Lancashire Police and Counter Terrorism Policing North West.

00:43I would like to thank all the forces who have offered and supplied support to Merseyside Police

00:48during the last three days and I can confirm that we are being

00:52supported with investigative resources from across the North West.