A vigil for the Southport attack victims is being held in the town.
Jane Burns, the mayor of Sefton, has just told the crowd how she wept when she went to the scene and saw the flowers left by members of the public.
She says: “I hope all of you here find some comfort from something, even if it’s someone you meet here today, a stranger.
“Reach out and help. Be kind. Let’s allow them families to grieve the way they wish to grieve. I ask for calm and respect at this time.”
