Taylor Swift has said she is “completely in shock” after children attending a dance class inspired by her music were attacked in Southport.

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Swift, 34, said in a post on Instagram: “The horror of yesterday’s attack in Southport is washing over me continuously and I’m just completely in shock…

“The loss of life and innocence, and the horrendous trauma inflicted on everyone who was there, the families…