Two girls injured during a stabbing incident at a Taylor Swift-themed event were warmly greeted by the singer at a recent show in London. The incident happened last month at a children’s event in the UK, which Swift addressed following the tragedy.
Sami Foster, the mother of one of the girls, shared a heartfelt video on TikTok showing her daughter and her friend posing with Swift and her mother, Andrea, backstage at Wembley Stadium during the Eras Tour. The young girls were seen wearing t-shirts inspired by Swift’s “We Are Never Getting Back Together” music video.
In her post, Foster expressed gratitude, saying, “You drew stars around my scars… The biggest thank you to @Taylor Swift and her mum for making the most magical night possible for us all. Thank you for bringing Hope & Autumn pure happiness last night & always.”
Swift later acknowledged her shock and sadness over the July 29 stabbings that occurred at a dance school event in Southport, located approximately 20 miles from Liverpool. The event was described as a “Taylor Swift Yoga and Dance Workshop” aimed at children aged 6 to 11.
Merseyside police reported that three young girls lost their lives in the attack, and nine others were injured. Swift expressed her sorrow in an Instagram Story, reflecting on the loss of innocence and the trauma caused to all those present at the event. She conveyed her deep sympathies to the affected families.
A 17-year-old suspect from Banks, near Southport, was arrested on charges of murder and attempted murder. Police stated that the incident was not being treated as terrorism-related and confirmed that they were not seeking other suspects.
Taylor Swift is set to conclude the European leg of her Eras Tour at Wembley Stadium before taking a break and resuming the tour in the United States on October 18 in Miami.