The parents of a six-year-old girl who was killed in Southport have paid tribute to their “precious daughter” – and revealed her older sister saw the attack and escaped.

Bebe King died along with nine-year-old Alice Dasilva Aguiar and Elsie Dot Stancombe, aged seven, after the stabbing at a Taylor Swift-themed dance workshop in the Merseyside town on 29 July.

In a statement, Bebe’s parents said she “was full of joy, light, and love, and she will always remain in our hearts as the sweet, kind, and spirited girl we adore”.

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They added: “We want to acknowledge our older daughter, Genie, who witnessed the attack and managed to escape.

“She has shown such incredible strength and courage, and we are so proud of her.

“Her resilience is a testament to the love and bond she shared with her little sister, and we will continue to support her as we navigate this painful journey together as a family.”

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