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Counter-terror police did not think Southport killer Axel Rudakubana would be radicalised, leaked report says

Despite three Prevent referrals for Axel Rudakubana, counterterrorism police did not believe he was a radicalisation risk, a report reveals

The Independent UK

Keir Starmer rules out whole life sentence for Southport killer Axel Rudakubana

Though the Southport killer will likely die behind bars, critics have claimed the punishment is not severe enough

The Independent UK

Prevent under review after failing to stop Southport killer, who else did they miss?

Sir David Amess’ killer and the Reading terror attacker were also known to the government scheme

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Southport killer had NHS mental health care for four years, trust says

Axel Rudakubana was given a life sentence with a minimum term of 52 years for murdering three young girls in Southport on July 29 last year.

Evening Standard

The UK says the killer of 3 girls at a dance class should never be freed. But it can't guarantee it

The British government says has no plans to change a law barring young people from being imprisoned for life

The Independent UK

Headteachers pay tribute to Southport victims

Bebe King, six, Elsie Dot Stancombe, seven, and nine-year-old Alice da Silva Aguiar died in the attack by Axel Rudakubana.

Evening Standard

Southport murders: No 10 rejects calls to change law on whole-life sentences

Downing Street says whole-life terms cannot be extended to killers under age of 18 because of international law

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Southport victim’s family thank Starmer for meeting and welcome public inquiry

The family of Elsie Dot Stancombe described the ‘compassion and sincerity’ they have received since the July 29 attack.

The Independent UK

‘Sadistic’ child killer likely to die behind bars after dance class murders

Axel Rudakubana was not present in the courtroom as he received one of the highest minimum terms on record.

Evening Standard

‘We hope it haunts you every day’: Southport families speak out at killer’s sentencing

Axel Rudakubana has been jailed for 52 years for the murder of three girls aged between six and nine last year

The Independent UK

Southport victim’s mother fears graphic details could be used to fuel hatred

Police urged social media commentators not to post graphic details of the Southport victims’ injuries at the request of the family.

Evening Standard

Parents of Southport murder victims share ‘permanent numbness’ after ‘pure evil’

Alice da Silva Aguiar, nine, Bebe King, six, and Elsie Dot Stancombe, seven, died in the attack at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class on July 29.

Evening Standard

Child-killer Axel Rudakubana sentenced to 52 years following Southport murders

Axel Rudakubana has been sentenced at Liverpool Crown Court following the murders of three girls at a Taylor Swift dance class in Southport.

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Timeline of events related to the Southport stabbings

Axel Rudakubana, 18, killed Alice da Silva Aguiar, nine, Bebe King, six, and Elsie Dot Stancombe, seven, in the stabbing.

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The Independent UK

Pictures show armoury of weapons Southport killer stored in bedroom

Images and documents relating to violence, war and genocide were found on his devices.

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Axel Rudakubana likely to spend life in prison after being sentenced to 52 years for Southport murders

Eighteen-year-old is handed 13 life sentences on Thursday

The Independent UK

Warning signs missed: Southport killer Axel Rudakubana’s parents asked police four times for help with teen

Police were repeatedly called and teachers raised fears over teen researching terror attack on school computer in a string of missed opportunities to halt killer

The Independent UK

Why wasn’t Southport killer Axel Rudakubana given a whole-life order?

Axel Rudakubana, 18, murdered three girls aged between six and nine in a frenzied knife attack in Southport last year

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The Guardian - UK

Southport attacker Axel Rudakubana jailed for 52 years for murder of three girls

Eighteen-year-old had pleaded guilty to murders of Alice da Silva Aguiar, Bebe King and Elsie Dot Stancombe and 10 charges of attempted murder

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‘The act of a coward’: families share pain and anger during Southport sentencing

Grieving parents and children address court, as Axel Rudakubana removed from dock after interrupting hearing

Evening Standard

Southport attack survivor says victims have ‘scars we cannot unsee’

Survivors of the July 29 attack spoke at Liverpool Crown Court on Thursday.

Evening Standard

Southport killer Axel Rudakubana dubbed 'evil' and 'coward' by victims in brave court statements

Victims stood up in court to reveal the impact of the Southport stabbings

The Independent UK

Grieving families label daughters’ killer ‘pure evil’ ahead of his sentencing

Axel Rudakubana is due to be sentenced at Liverpool Crown Court on Thursday.

Evening Standard

‘Act of a coward’ – mother of Southport victim’s words for daughter’s killer

Jenny Stancombe’s victim impact statement was read to the court on Thursday.

Evening Standard

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.

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