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.

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.”