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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

Southport murders condemned as 'most harrowing' investigation Merseyside Police ever seen

Investigating the Southport murders committed by Axel Rudakubana was the "most harrowing" large-scale investigation ever dealt with by Merseyside Police, the Senior Investigating Officer of the investigation concluded after the 18-year-old was sentenced on Thursday, 23 January.

The Independent UK

British Teenager Jailed For Taylor Swift-Themed Dance Event Attack

British teenager sentenced to 52 years for a brutal attack at a Taylor Swift-themed event, shocking the nation. Prime Minister calls for public inquiry.

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‘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

The Guardian view on the Southport murders: no easy answers after such senseless slaughter

Editorial: Now the killer is in jail, the process of unpicking where the authorities went wrong can begin

The Guardian - UK

Southport killer ordered to leave dock twice amid illness claims

The 18-year-old’s disruptions meant he was not in court as the judge handed him one of the longest minimum terms on record.

Evening Standard

Rudakubana the latest high-profile killer to disrupt sentencing proceedings

Sir Keir Starmer has backed giving judges powers to force offenders to attend sentencing hearings.

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‘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 killer’s sentence to be reviewed amid calls for law changes

Axel Rudakubana was handed one of the highest minimum custody terms on record.

Evening Standard

Police failed to arrest Southport killer when caught with knife two years before attack

Officers told Axel Rudakubana’s mother to keep knives out of son’s reach after he was found carrying blade on bus

The Guardian - 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

Declaring Southport attack as terrorism ‘would have given police more time’

DCI Jason Pye says declaration would have given investigators longer to question Axel Rudakubana and compile evidence

The Guardian - UK

Southport attack: changing the definition of terrorism won’t stop the violence

Axel Rudakubana has been sentenced to a minimum 52 years in jail for the killing of three young girls in Southport in a stabbing attack in 2024. After Rudakubana pleaded guilty to the murders, Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced a public inquiry, saying the state “failed in its duty” to…

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Chilling footage captures Axel Rudakubana ordering taxi to former school week before Southport murders

Southport killer Axel Rudakubana ordered a taxi to return to his former school just a week before he stabbed three young girls to death.

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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.

The Independent UK

Watch: Southport killer Axel Rudakubana's journey to Taylor Swift dance class where he murdered three girls

Southport killer Axel Rudakubana was caught on CCTV footage travelling to the Taylor Swift dance class where he murdered three girls.

Evening Standard

Chilling footage shows Southport mass murderer Axel Rudakubana on his way to carry out stabbings

Footage shows killer arriving by taxi before making his way to dance studio

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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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Evening Standard

Footage released of Southport killer Axel Rudakubana leaving taxi without paying

The teenager repeatedly ignored the driver when asked how he wanted to pay.

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Video shows Southport killer’s father stopping him travel to former school

The killer’s father can be seen speaking to the taxi driver through an open window.

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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.

Evening Standard

Police and Prevent under scrutiny as details emerge on Southport killer

Police were called six times over Axel Rudakubana and he was referred to Prevent three times

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.

Evening Standard

Chilling footage shows moment Rudakubana strolls up to entrance of dance class

The video shows Rudakubana causally walking up to building on Hart Space moments before the murders.

Evening Standard

Social media companies could have helped to prevent riots, police chief says

Violent disorder was seen across the country after Axel Rudakubana killed three girls.

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