Naga Munchetty and Charlie Stayt were back on Thursday’s BBC Breakfast to report on the latest news headlines

A poignant segment touched BBC Breakfast viewers during Thursday’s show, as presenters Naga Munchetty and Charlie Stayt delivered some “very sad” news.

They informed viewers about the tragic story of Southport’s Alice da Silva Aguiar, whose parents visited her primary school for the first time since her death in July last year.

Naga began the coverage with: “Good Morning, it’s Thursday 20th of February. In their first broadcast interview since their daughter was killed, the parents of Alice da Silva Aguia have said that she was born to be a star.”

Charlie elaborated on the tragedy: “Alice, Elsie Dot Stancombe, and Bebe King were killed in a knife attack last July. Both Alice and Bebe were pupils at Churchdown Primary School, which is now planning to build a playground in memory of the two girls.”

He also introduced the upcoming piece: “Sarah Campbell has this report,” as noted by the Express.

Naga and Charlie’s report left viewers heartbroken (Image: (Image: BBC))
The show cut to a pre-recorded segment with Alice’s bereaved parents, Sergio and Alex, visiting the primary school for the first time after their daughter’s passing.

During the feature, Alex spoke fondly about her daughter’s love for performing: “She started dancing when she was 16 months. She did ballet, then she was in the academy, she was born to be a star.”

Concerning the proposed playground, Alex underlined what would have been Alice’s favourite aspect, saying: “For us, it is really important to make this happen. She would have been happy, and I am sure she is proud of us doing this.”

Naga Munchetty on BBC Breakfast (Image: BBC)
However, the segment sparked emotional reactions from viewers, who took to Twitter and other social media platforms to express their feelings. One person commented: “Very sad and heartbreaking….. family should’ve felt safe and secure living here but this country has let them down.”

Another remarked: “I have watched the parents of the young girl, Alice murdered in Southport on @BBCBreakfast this morning, and it breaks my heart.”

A third shared their thoughts: “At last, a decent segment on @bbcbreakfast regarding the community in Southport and what they’ve been doing post the murder of the three little girls. An amazing and human community project. Very touching story.

“Heartbreaking story about Alice Aguiar on #BBCBreakfast,” echoed a fourth, while another viewer added: “Inspirational to see Alice’s parents with @ChurchtownSch Headteacher Jinnie Payne on BBC Breakfast to talk about plans to raise funds for a new playground at the school in Alice and Bebe’s memory.”

BBC Breakfast airs daily at 6am on BBC One.