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Southport attacker ‘should have been assessed under Mental Health Act’

Consultant psychiatrist Dr Tina Irani gave evidence to the Southport Inquiry about the treatment given to Axel Rudakubana.

The Independent UK · Oct 22, 2025

Southport Inquiry hears of £5 bet offered on what would happen to attacker

Witnesses from health services gave evidence to the hearing on Tuesday.

Evening Standard · Oct 21, 2025

Southport inquiry hears of delays in attacker’s autism diagnosis

Axel Rudakubana’s teacher contacted the autism service to say they needed help, the Southport Inquiry heard.

Evening Standard · Oct 21, 2025

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Southport killer assessed as posing no risk to others six days before attack

Axel Rudakubana was discharged from Alder Hey Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services on July 23 last year.

Evening Standard · Oct 20, 2025

Southport attacker’s psychiatrist had not read notes on past violence – inquiry

Dr Anthony Molyneux said it would have been ‘impossible’ to review Axel Rudakubana’s complete patient record.

The Independent UK · Oct 20, 2025

Shocking Failures Exposed: Teen Killer Axel Rudakubana Freed From Mental-Health Care Days Before Southport Massacre

A public inquiry has uncovered alarming failings in the case of Southport killer Axel Rudakubana, revealing how the teenager's violent tendencies and disturbing behaviour went unaddressed before he murdered three young girls.

International Business Times UK · Oct 11, 2025

Southport killer referral ‘would have continued if officer saw internet history’

Ps Carmen Thompson of Counter Terrorism Policing North West gave evidence to the Southport Inquiry at Liverpool Town Hall on Thursday.

Evening Standard · Oct 9, 2025

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Police feared Southport killer could be ‘terrorist’ five years before attack

Axel Rudakubana killed Bebe King, six, Elsie Dot Stancombe, seven, and Alice da Silva Aguiar, nine, at the Taylor Swift-themed dance class.

Evening Standard · Oct 6, 2025

All injured in deadly North Carolina waterfront bar shooting released from hospitals

Six people hospitalized after a deadly shooting at a North Carolina coastal bar have all been released

The Independent UK · Oct 3, 2025

Authorities identify those killed in weekend North Carolina bar shooting

The three people killed in a mass shooting at a waterfront bar last weekend in Southport, North Carolina, have been identified

The Independent UK · Oct 1, 2025

Firms ‘did not know’ machete was in parcel delivered to Southport attacker

The Southport Inquiry heard the machete was sent without age-verified delivery.

Evening Standard · Oct 1, 2025

Southport attacker contacted retailers about ordering crossbows, inquiry told

Axel Rudakubana emailed two archery retailers when he was 15, the inquiry at Liverpool Town Hall heard on Wednesday.

Evening Standard · Oct 1, 2025

Director of website that sold machete to Southport killer showed no ‘curiosity’

Joseph Wheeler, managing director of Knife Warehouse, gave evidence to the Southport Inquiry on Tuesday.

Evening Standard · Sep 30, 2025

Veteran charged with opening fire on North Carolina bar, killing 3, is scheduled to appear in court

A decorated Marine combat veteran is scheduled to appear in court after a mass shooting that left three people dead and five people injured at a waterfront bar in Southport, North Carolina

The Independent UK · Sep 29, 2025

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Evening Standard · Sep 29, 2025

Southport teacher was ‘let down’ by organisations, inquiry told

A summary of evidence from Leanne Lucas was read to the public inquiry into the attack.

International Business Times UK · Sep 29, 2025

Kelly Pickler Faces Horror Twist: Suspect In NC Shooting Once Sued Her

Country singer Kellie Pickler has been unexpectedly linked to the Southport, North Carolina, mass shooting after it emerged the suspect once sued her over a bizarre poisoning claim.

The Independent UK · Sep 29, 2025

No one would have imagined Southport attack would happen, inquiry told

Jennifer Scholes, who owned the lease on the dance studio, gave evidence to the public inquiry.

The Guardian - US · Sep 28, 2025

At least four dead and eight injured after shooting at Mormon church in Michigan

Church allegedly set ablaze by gunman on weekend when shooting attacks also took place in North Carolina, Texas and New Orleans

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International Business Times UK · Sep 28, 2025

10 Photos of 'Nigel Max Edge': Ex-Marine Allegedly Behind Southport Bar Boat Massacre That Left 3 Dead, 8 Hurt

Three dead and six injured after an alleged boat shooting at a Southport bar. Suspect identified as ex-Marine who renamed himself 'Nigel Max Edge'.

The Independent UK · Sep 27, 2025

Chancellor commits £20 million to restore fire-damaged Victorian pier

Southport Pier has been closed since a fire broke out at the end of August

Evening Standard · Sep 27, 2025

Chancellor unveils up to £20 million for Victorian pier after blaze

Rachel Reeves visited Southport on Saturday, ahead of the Labour Party conference which is taking place 18 miles away in ACC Liverpool.

We Got This Covered · Sep 26, 2025

‘I should have called police earlier’: Taxi driver who dropped off Southport killer regrets waiting 50 minutes as 3 children died

50 minutes while kids were screaming and running.

The Guardian - UK · Sep 25, 2025

Taxi driver who dropped Southport killer at scene ‘regrets not calling police sooner’

Gary Poland, who rang police 50 minutes after attack, tells inquiry he wishes he had checked on the children’s welfare

Evening Standard · Sep 25, 2025

Taxi driver saw ‘stampede’ of children fleeing Southport attack, inquiry hears

Gary Poland told the Southport Inquiry he left the scene because he believed he heard gunshots.

The Independent UK · Sep 25, 2025

Southport killer’s taxi driver saw screaming children running ‘like a stampede’ from attack

The taxi driver who dropped Axel Rudakubana at the Hart Space said he ‘regretted’ not helping the children he saw fleeing the building

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