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Parents Decry Anonymity Order, Seek Support After Attack

5/22/2026

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Parents say the court-imposed anonymity order has left them without public recognition or support.
They report that local authorities have provided mental-health and educational assistance, causing confusion over responsibility for their daughters’ ongoing care.
Victims' Commissioner Claire Waxman called the families' accounts deeply concerning and warned support must be tailored to individual trauma needs.
Sefton Council says it has set up a recovery team for those affected by the attack.

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Parents say the court-imposed anonymity order has left them without public recognition or support.
They report that local authorities have provided mental-health and educational assistance, causing confusion over responsibility for their daughters’ ongoing care.
Victims' Commissioner Claire Waxman called the families' accounts deeply concerning and warned support must be tailored to individual trauma needs.
Sefton Council says it has set up a recovery team for those affected by the attack.