A young girl was killed and seven others were injured when a hooded, knife-wielding maniac rampaged through a Taylor Swift-themed dance workshop in the UK Monday morning, authorities said.

The horror unfolded shortly before noon in Southport in northwest England outside Liverpool, when the unidentified man attacked the children before he was taken into custody by police, according to reports.

Witnesses said the attacker wore a “black hood” when he entered The Hart Space, where the yoga and dance event took place.
Police work at the scene in Southport, England, where a man has been detained and a knife has been seized after a number of people were injured in a reported stabbing. AP
Officials arrive at the scene. AP
At least 25 children were taking part in the event when the attack unfolded, the Mail said.

“It is like a scene from a horror movie,” local merchant Colin Parry told the BBC. “The are coming here now and screaming. It’s like something from America, not like sunny Southport.”

The wounded girls were rushed to three local children’s hospitals, where they were being treated after the attack.

“Horrendous and deeply shocking news emerging from Southport,” Prime Minister Keir Starmer said in a statement.

“My thoughts are with all those affected,” Starmer said. “I would like to thank the police and emergency services for their swift response. I am being kept updated as the situation develops.”