Southport killer Axel Rudakubana is manipulating system, victims’ families say
Axel Rudakubana was jailed last year for a minimum of 52 years after he attacked a children’s dance class in July 2024, murdering three little girls and injuring another 10 people. Photograph: Phil Noble/ReutersView image in fullscreenAxel Rudakubana was jailed last year for a minimum of 52 years after he attacked a children’s dance class in July 2024, murdering three little girls and injuring another 10 people. He was also found guilty of producing the biological toxin ricin and of possessing an al-Qaida training manual, an offence under the Terrorism Act.View image in fullscreenAn artist’s sketch of Axel Rudakubana appearing via video link during court proceedings in 2024.
- ▪Axel Rudakubana was jailed last year for a minimum of 52 years after he attacked a children’s dance class in July 2024, murdering three little girls and injuring another 10 people.
- ▪Photograph: Phil Noble/ReutersView image in fullscreenAxel Rudakubana was jailed last year for a minimum of 52 years after he attacked a children’s dance class in July 2024, murdering three little girls and injuring another 10 people.
- ▪He was also found guilty of producing the biological toxin ricin and of possessing an al-Qaida training manual, an offence under the Terrorism Act.View image in fullscreenAn artist’s sketch of Axel Rudakubana appearing via video link during
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- ▪ Southport killer Axel Rudakubana manipulating the system, families' lawyer says — BBC News — UK
- ▪ Southport killer accused of 'manipulating system' after move to psychiatric hospital — Sky News — Top
- ▪ Southport killer Axel Rudakubana accused of trying to ‘manipulate the system’ for move to hospital — The Independent
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Axel Rudakubana was jailed last year for a minimum of 52 years after he attacked a children’s dance class in July 2024, murdering three little girls and injuring another 10 people. Photograph: Phil Noble/ReutersView image in fullscreenAxel Rudakubana was jailed last year for a minimum of 52 years after he attacked a children’s dance class in July 2024, murdering three little girls and injuring another 10 people. Photograph: Phil Noble/ReutersSouthport attackSouthport killer Axel Rudakubana is manipulating system, victims’ families sayAxel Rudakubana moved to psychiatric hospital after it was concluded he could not be safely managed in prisonJamie GriersonFri 24 Jul 2026 06.35 EDTLast modified on Fri 24 Jul 2026 06.36 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleThe Southport killer Axel…
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