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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Millie Cooke

Police were called to Rudakubana’s home five times before Southport attacks, Yvette Cooper says

Lancashire Police responded to five calls from Axel Rudakubana’s home about his behaviour before the Southport attacks took place, Yvette Cooper has revealed, as she said multiple agencies failed to identify the “terrible danger” he posed.

Speaking in the Commons on Tuesday, the home secretary offered more details on the child killer’s background and announced a new public inquiry into the murders he committed of three young girls at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class.

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