Urgent
Crime·4/13/2026AI summary
Southport atrocity caused by 'catastrophic' agency failures and parental inaction, inquiry finds
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.
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Guardian UK
