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Southport child killer’s 52-year sentence sparks calls for law change
The Southport child killer will likely die behind bars after murdering three girls at a dance class but his 52-year sentence has sparked calls for law changes.
Knives, Al-Qaeda manual, poison ricin: How Southport child killer was ‘obsessed’ with violence
Axel Rudakubana, 18, was sentenced to over 50 years in prison for killing three young girls and wounding 10 others at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class in Southport, England last summer. Police’s raid at his house has revealed his ‘longstanding obsession with violence,
Southport killer ordered to leave dock twice amid illness claims
The 18-year-old’s disruptions meant he was not in court as the judge handed him one of the longest minimum terms on record.
Southport child-killer’s violent past outlined in court before sentencing
Judge Mr Justice Goose ordered Axel Rudakubana to be removed from the dock shortly after the start of the sentencing hearing.
Southport killer sentenced to at least 52 years in prison
Axel Rudakubana, 18, was sentenced to life with a minimum of 52 years in prison on Thursday after admitting to the murder of Bebe King, six, Elsie Dot Stancombe, seven, and Alice Da Silva Aguiar, nine, at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class.
Southport murderer Axel Rudakubana jailed for minimum of 52 years
Axel Rudakubana has been handed a 52 year sentence for the murder of three young girls at a dance class in Southport last summer. | ITV News Granada
Innocent Southport victims ‘did not know evil’ before day of attack
DCI Jason Pye, who led the investigation, said no training course could have prepared his officers for the horror of what they saw.
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Southport killer: what was known when?
Here is a timeline of what was known when about Southport killer Axel Rudakubana: Axel Rudakubana becomes known to a range of local agencies due to anxiety, social isolation and challenging behaviour. In October he takes a knife to school, and in December attacks another child with a hockey stick.
Southport attacks: Axel Rudakubana jailed for minimum of 52 years for 'evil' knife massacre at children's dance class
Rudakubana cowardly refused to come into the dock at Liverpool Crown Court when he was being sentenced by the judge
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Axel Rudakubana, 18, jailed for at least 52 years over Southport murders
The Southport killer said 'I’m glad they’re dead' as he was held in a custody suite after killing three girls at a dance class, the court heard
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Southport stabbings were 'savage and senseless' as mugshot of attacker Axel Rudakubana released
Pic: Elizabeth Cook/PA Rudakubana pleaded guilty to stabbing ... He was born in Cardiff to Rwandan parents before moving near Southport in 2013. Mr Justice Goose said Rudakubana will be sentenced ...
Axel Rudakubana Sentencing: Court hears harrowing evidence of Southport attack
The 18-year-old pleaded guilty to all 16 offences he faced on the first day of his trial at Liverpool Crown Court on Monday. | ITV News Granada