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Starmer to address nation after ministers announce inquiry into Southport attack

Axel Rudakubana was referred three times to anti-extremism programme Prevent before he carried out the attack that left three girls dead

Evening Standard · Jan 20, 2025

What we know about the Southport public inquiry so far

A public inquiry into Southport child-killer Axel Rudakubana has been announced by the Home Secretary.

Evening Standard · Jan 20, 2025

How misinformation about the Southport murders sparked violent race riots across the country

Axel Rudakubana, then 17, unleashed an attack on 30 July during a Taylor Swift-themed dance class – in the chaotic hours following the incident, misinformation began spreading online

The Independent UK · Jan 20, 2025

Keir Starmer calls for answers on state failures in Southport stabbings

PRIME Minister Keir Starmer declared that answers are needed concerning how the state "failed" the young victims of the Southport…

The National (Scotland) · Jan 20, 2025

Southport killer Rudakubana referred to anti-extremism programme before attack

Rudakubana was referred to the anti-extremism scheme Prevent three times before the murders, amid concerns over his fixation with violence.

Evening Standard · Jan 20, 2025

The missed chances to stop Southport killer Axel Rudakubana

Rudakubana was referred to the anti-extremism scheme Prevent three times before the murders, amid concerns over his fixation with violence

The Independent UK · Jan 20, 2025

Southport killer’s father stopped him taking taxi to ex-school before attack

Axel Rudakubana also threatened to attack teachers and pupils with a hockey stick after being excluded

The Guardian - UK · Jan 20, 2025

State has ‘grave questions’ to answer over Southport killings, says Starmer

Axel Rudakubana admitted the murders of three young girls in Southport last July.

Evening Standard · Jan 20, 2025

Why Axel Rudakubana will not get a whole life sentence for Southport massacre

Southport killer Axel Rudakubana is due to be sentenced on Thursday after pleading guilty to murder of three children and trying to kill 10 other people

Evening Standard · Jan 20, 2025

Southport killer ‘tried to take a taxi to school that expelled him’ week before dance class atrocity

Axel Rudakubana’s father stopped the teen from travelling to the school that kicked him out, it is understood

The Independent UK · Jan 20, 2025