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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Amy-Clare Martin

Man who confronted Axel Rudakubana moments before Southport attack had no idea of ‘unspeakable’ horror ahead

A garage owner who confronted Axel Rudakubana just before the Southport attack said he had no idea of the “unspeakable” horror the agitated teen was about to unleash - as he called for him to never see the light of day again.

Reliving the horrific events for the first time since 18-year-old Rudakubana pleaded guilty, Colin Parry said all he could see was the killer’s eyes when the knifeman, wearing a bright green hoodie and Covid face mask, arrived on Hart Street in a taxi and took a wrong turn into the entrance of his garage.

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