BOTH St Helens Town Hall and the Steve Prescott Bridge will be lit up pink tonight in tribute and in memory of everyone affected by the tragic events that happened in Southport on Monday.

On Monday, July 29, 25 girls in Southport aged between six and 12 attended a Taylor Swift dance class.

Teenager Axel Rudakubana - who will turn 18 next week, is accused of killing Bebe King, six, Elsie Dot Stancombe, seven and Alice Dasilva Aguiar, nine with a knife.

He is also charged with the attempted murder of yoga class instructor Leanne Lucas, businessman John Hayes, and eight children - who cannot be named for legal reasons - as well as with possession of a kitchen knife with a curved blade

Of those eight children, five remain in hospital in a stable condition.

Riots have broken out across the country since the horrific incident, starting following a vigil on Tuesday in Southport. 

Landmarks across the country are set to join forces and light up pink in the girl's memory tonight Friday, August 2 until Sunday.

A book of condolence is also available for residents and visitors to sign and can be found in the ground floor reception at St Helens Town Hall, Mon - Fri, 9am - 5pm.

Meanwhile Sefton Council will light up The Atkinson building in Southport Town Centre in pink.

St George’s Hall, Liverpool Town Hall, the Cunard, The Mersey Gateway Bridge, Chester Town Hall and hospitals across the north west will also light up pink as a mark of respect across all three evenings (August 2nd – August 4th).

Councillor Anthony Burns, leader of St Helens Borough Council, added: “This week has been a difficult one for our neighbours, and we have all been left heartbroken and we stand united with our partners for the families and friends who have been affected.

“This is now a time for us to come together as a region and show that we are stronger as one and put forward our support for those who are suffering. This is a small gesture but by joining with our partners we’re hoping to make that unity shine pink in honour of those victims.”

The council continues to urge people not to speculate on social media while an active criminal case is ongoing as to not affect future court proceedings and cause further distress to the families.