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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Amy-Clare Martin

Southport killer Axel Rudakubana gloated he was ‘glad they’re dead’ after murdering three children

Remorseless Axel Rudakubana appeared to gloat about his murderous attack after he was heard muttering he was “glad” his child victims were dead.

Prosecutor Deanna Heer KC revealed the knifeman, who murdered three girls and wounded ten people in a horrific mass stabbing at a Taylor Swift-themed children’s holiday class in Southport, was heard making the sinister comments in police custody after his arrest.

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