First named child victim, nine, of Southport stabbing attack is Portuguese girl whose parents are 'desolate and broken' by her murder - as tributes pour in for the 'happy smiley girl with a bright life ahead'…
One of the three children killed in the horror Southport stabbing attack was today named as Alice Aguiar, as her devastated loved ones said their princess had been taken by a 'despicable human being.'
Friends and family paid tribute to the youngster today after it emerged the nine-year-old had died in hospital of her injuries.
The latest tragedy comes a day after a knife rampage that had already left two girls - aged just six and seven - dead.
Five further children aged between six and 11 remain in a critical condition, Merseyside Police confirmed, alongside two female adults who 'bravely tried to protect them'.
A 17-year-old boy remains in custody accused of murder and attempted murder and is being questioned following the incident in Southport, Merseyside, on Monday.
Police say they are not looking for anyone else and do not believe the incident is terrorism related.
Portuguese Foreign Ministry sources confirmed today a Portuguese girl had died.
One said: 'Portugal's Consul General in Manchester is assisting the family, having spoken to her parents, and is continuing to offer them all the support they need.'
Alice's mum Alexandra Aguiar is understood to hail originally from Caracas in Venezuela but lived in Madeira along with Alice's father David, before the pair moved to the UK.
Relative Carina Aguiar, a hotel worker who lives in Camara de Lobos in Madeira, posted a link on her social media to news Merseyside Police had confirmed a third child had died following the attack and wrote tear emoticons beside it.
Earlier she posted a photo of a black ribbon on her Facebook alongside Alice's name after writing in an emotional tribute: 'Princess Alice. In this moment of great pain my soul hurts, my body hurts, my mind hurts. I have a lump in my throat.
'You were just an innocent child, a happy smiley girl with a bright life ahead of you which a despicable human being took away from you, without pity, for no reason.
'Look after your mum and dad who are suffering, who are desolate and broken. Fly high our little star. I love you.'
Friend Claudia Trindade responded by saying: 'Have strength. Let my dear God console the hearts of her parents.'
Magda Fernandes said: 'I have no words. My condolences to the whole family. Lots of strength at this difficult hour.'
Liliana Soares wrote: 'What a huge tragedy. My pretty and innocent angel. Such tremendous pain. My sincerest condolences Carina to the whole family.'
Another family friend, Henrique Drummond, wrote on social media in a direct message to Alice's parents: 'David Aguiar, Alexandra Aguiar. Life is so cruel that an animal takes the life of children, especially our Alice. Lots of strength in these extremely difficult moments.'
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