Axel Rudakubana, convicted of murdering three children in Southport, has been transferred from HMP Belmarsh to Broadmoor psychiatric hospital. Families' lawyer Chris Walker questions the mental health basis, suggesting it's a system manipulation, especially near the attack's second anniversary.
Southport killer Axel Rudakubana, jailed for life for murdering three children, has been transferred from Belmarsh prison to Broadmoor psychiatric hospital. Victims' families and prison officers accuse him of "manipulating the system," raising concerns about patient freedoms and the lack of psychological care for surviving victims.
Axel Rudakubana, jailed for the "sadistic" murders of three children and attacks on others in Southport, has been moved from Belmarsh prison to Broadmoor high-security psychiatric hospital after clinical assessment deemed him unsafe for prison. The transfer, which increases costs and angers victims' families and a prison union, is due to mental disorder, though authorities state he will remain locked up.
Tommy Fleetwood experienced a rollercoaster of emotions during the 154th Open Championship at Royal Birkdale, starting strong with a birdie on the first hole and climbing to within two shots of the lead, fueled by the support of his home crowd, before a series of bogeys dashed his hopes of winning, ultimately finishing tied for fourth.
Sir Adrian Fulford, chairman of the Southport attack inquiry, opened its second phase, pledging to prevent future atrocities by examining "violence-fixated individuals" and agency failures. The inquiry follows the 2024 murders of three children and injuries to others by Axel Rudakubana, with the Home Secretary accepting recommendations.
The inquiry into the Southport attack, which killed three girls, enters its second phase with a promise from Chairman Sir Adrian Fulford to prevent future atrocities by addressing "violence-fixated individuals." The inquiry will examine case studies and current laws, with the Home Secretary accepting recommendations to protect the public.
The second phase of the Southport Inquiry will investigate how the internet and social media influence "violence fixated individuals." It will also assess current laws and knife sale regulations following the 2024 Taylor Swift-themed dance class attacks.
Taxi driver Gary Poland had his licence revoked after driving killer Axel Rudakubana to the Southport stabbing attack and failing to call 999 for 50 minutes. Three children died in the attack.
The Home Secretary, Shabana Mahmood, has pledged to address the "fundamental failures" identified by the Southport Inquiry into the 2024 killing of three young girls by Axel Rudakubana. The inquiry chairman, Sir Adrian Fulford, highlighted a lack of ownership by public bodies regarding the killer's risk.
Downing Street accepted all recommendations from an inquiry finding the July 2024 Southport killings of three girls by Axel Rudakubana could have been prevented due to "fundamental failings" by public agencies, including a lack of information sharing and responsibility.
David Raya reflects on his journey from non-league football with Southport to Spain's World Cup squad, highlighting his growth and the lessons learned from early career challenges.
Survivors of the 2024 Southport attack, which killed three children and injured eight others, have reunited for a playdate nearly two years later. Parents shared stories of their daughters' bravery and the ongoing trauma, highlighting the challenges of recovery and the search for accountability.
Parents of children critically injured in the Southport attack have spoken out about a "woeful" lack of psychological support, with some receiving no more than 12 counselling sessions. Victims' Commissioner Claire Waxman will raise the concerns with ministers and Victim Support.
Parents of children injured in the Southport knife attack say anonymity orders have made their daughters 'invisible', hindering access to support and public recognition of their bravery. The court order, meant to protect privacy, has led to confusion and a lack of coordinated aid.
A 19-year-old neo-Nazi, Alina Burns, has been sentenced to over 15 years in prison for attempting to behead a Kurdish barber in Bristol. Motivated by extremist ideology, Burns attacked Mohammed Mahmoodi with an axe, expressing desires to kill Jews and Muslims and expel non-whites from the UK.
Nearly 50 NHS staff inappropriately accessed medical records of victims of the 2024 Southport knife attack, including a 13-year-old girl and teacher Leanne Lucas, at Aintree Hospital; the hospital trust admits the breach, calling it 'inexcusable', with disciplinary actions but no sackings.
Sergio Aguiar and David Stancombe, fathers of two girls killed in the 2024 Southport attack, are running the London Marathon together to honor their daughters and support one another through their shared grief.
Sergio Aguiar and David Stancombe run the London Marathon together in memory of Alice and Elsie.
Two fathers whose daughters were killed in the Southport attack in July 2024 are running the London Marathon together this year. Sergio Aguiar (father of Alice, 9) and David Stancombe (father of Elsie, 7) both ran last year's marathon separately but have decided to run together this time, describing their friendship as like brothers. Sergio has completed six major world marathons in 12 months for the foundation he set up in his daughter's name, while David runs for the Elsie's Story charity. They say running has become therapy and a way to honour their daughters.
A UK public inquiry concluded that state bodies, including police and the Prevent counter-radicalization scheme, failed to recognize the risk posed by Axel Rudakubana, leading to the preventable murders of three young girls at a Taylor Swift-themed event in Southport in 2024.
An inquiry into the Rudakubana case reveals systemic failures, including poor information sharing between agencies and a tendency to excuse violent behavior as autism. The chair concluded that authorities and the parents bear significant responsibility for the attack.
The Southport inquiry report has identified catastrophic failures across multiple public sector agencies in assessing the risk posed by the perpetrator. Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood announced plans for new legislation to close legal loopholes regarding violent intent.
A damning inquiry into the Southport attack concludes that systemic failures by public agencies and the 'irresponsible' actions of the perpetrator's parents allowed the tragedy to occur. The chair, Sir Adrian Fulford, called for urgent reform to prevent future mass-casualty events.
A public inquiry found catastrophic failures by the parents of the Southport killer and various agencies led to missed chances to prevent the 2024 child murders. The 17-year-old should have been detained before he stabbed three girls at a dance class.
