Two children have died and nine have been injured, six of whom are in a critical condition, following today's stabbings in Southport, police have said.

Speaking at a press conference on Monday evening, Merseyside Police Chief Constable Serena Kennedy confirmed the deaths.

A teenager remains in police custody following the 'horror movie' stabbings{ai:summary}<p>In a grim twist of fate, two children lost their lives in Southport, victims of a stabbing spree that left nine others injured, six in critical condition. Merseyside Police Chief Constable Serena Kennedy confirmed the tragedy at a press conference, revealing a dark shadow over the community.</p><p>A scene that no parent should endure, where innocence is shattered and fear lingers in the alleyways. The piercing sirens echo like ghosts of what once was, haunting the streets with unanswered questions. #crime</p>

WATCH: Police confirm two children killed in Southport stabbings- 'It was a ferocious attack'

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