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Evening Standard
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Eleanor Barlow

Southport killer Rudakubana referred to anti-extremism programme before attack

An artist’s impression of Axel Rudakubana in court flanked by guards (Elizabeth Cook/PA) - (PA Wire)

Axel Rudakubana was referred to an anti-extremism programme three times before he carried out a “meticulously planned rampage” at a Southport dance class, it has emerged.

The Prime Minister said there were “grave questions” to answer after the 18-year-old, described by prosecutors as having “a sickening and sustained interest in death and violence”, pleaded guilty on the first day of his trial at Liverpool Crown Court on Monday to 16 offences, including three counts of murder.

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