Inquests into Three Girls Killed in Southport to open today
It follows a church service for Alice Dasilva Aguiar which took place on Tuesday, with family and friends remembering "the most beautiful, strongest girl in the world".
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The inquests into the deaths of three girls who were fatally stabbed at a Taylor Swift dance class in Southport are set to be opened today.
Bebe King, six, Alice Dasilva Aguiar, nine, and Elsie Dot Stancombe, seven,
were killed and several others were injured on 29 July. The inquests will be formally opened at Bootle Town Hall in Merseyside.
It comes after a church service for Alice took place on Tuesday afternoon, where the nine-year-old was described as "the most beautiful, strongest girl in the world".
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One of Alice's classmates said: "You will be in our hearts forever. You are the most kindest person in the world, and we know that you are the strongest girl we have ever met."
Hundreds of floral tributes have been left at the scene of the attack in Hart Street and several vigils have taken place in the town to remember the girls.
Merseyside Police said all three families are being supported by specialist officers.
Axel Rudakubana, who turns 18 today, is set to stand trial next year after being charged with three counts of murder, 10 counts of attempted murder and possession of a bladed article in a public place.
It follows a church service for Alice Dasilva Aguiar which took place on Tuesday, with family and friends remembering "the most beautiful, strongest girl in the world".
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