LIVE: Violence erupts outside Southport mosque after vigil to remember children killed in stabbings

A large scale 'disorder' has erupted outside a mosque in Southport after a vigil was held to remember the lives of the three little girls killed in the stabbing incident.

Video footage shared online this evening shows a large number of people, a number of them shouting and pushing one another, with police drafted in in an attempt to calm the escalating scenes.

Merseyside Police officers and vans could be seen blocking the street, with riot police becoming 'involved in scuffles' with the large group.

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The large crowd has gathered outside the mosque, with tensions running high in the town following the brutal knife attack that injured children on Monday (July 29).

It comes after a moving vigil was held between leaders and members of the local community to remember the lives of Bebe King, six, Elsie Dot Stancombe, seven, and Alice Dasilva Aguiar, nine, who all died in the horror attack at a Taylor Swift-themed dance party.

This is a breaking incident. Live updates to follow below.

Serena Kennedy KPM has commented on the violence her officers faced this evening.

I am incredibly proud of my officers and staff who have worked so hard to save the lives of children, investigate the horrific incident from yesterday, working with partners to provide reassurance to our communities and now they are facing this level of violence from these thugs https://t.co/qqIhn7MVZ6

Detective Inspector Gavin Mulcahy said: “We know too well the devastating impact knife crime can have for victims, their families and friends, and those who carry them.

"This week has seen an unspeakable tragedy unfold in Southport, and this incident occurred a short distance from where a vigil had