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Private Funeral Held for Youngest Victim of Southport Dance Class Stabbings

Six-year-old Bebe King was laid to rest as the community continues to grapple with the aftermath of the tragic attack.

  • Bebe King, 6, was one of three young girls killed in the July 29 stabbing at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class.
  • The attacker, Axel Rudakubana, 18, has been charged with multiple counts of murder and attempted murder.
  • False claims about the attacker's identity led to widespread riots and anti-immigration protests across the UK.
  • Bebe's older sister, Genie, witnessed the attack but survived, showing remarkable strength and resilience.
  • The family requested a private funeral and encouraged the public to light candles in Bebe's memory.
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