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Parents of Southport survivors speak about life since dance class attack

Axel Rudakubana murdered three young girls and was jailed for a minimum of 52 years in January.

Evening Standard

Parents of Southport victim Alice Aguiar pay tribute to daughter in first TV interview

The parents of a nine-year-old girl murdered in the Southport knife attack last summer have paid tribute to their daughter in their first live television interview.

The Independent UK

Alice da Silva Aguiar: Mother of Southport victim praises community and remembers daughter’s love of dance

Alice da Silva Aguiar loved dancing from a young age and was ‘everything’ to her parents

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Mother of Southport victim praises community in first interview since attack

The mother of Alice da Silva Aguiar has praised the community for the support she and her husband Sergio received in the aftermath of the attack.

Evening Standard

FBI assisting UK investigation into Southport killer Axel Rudakubana

US Department of Justice also involved in what are thought to be efforts to recover deleted internet search history

The Guardian - UK

Grieving Mother Claims Betrayal Over Inquest Into Schoolgirl's Tragic Fatal Prescription Overdose

The family of Semina Halliwell, a 12‐year‐old schoolgirl from Southport, is reeling after her death, three days following an overdose of prescription tablets.

The Fashion Central

FBI joins Southport investigation amid reports killer wiped search history

Axel Rudakubana was jailed for a minimum of 52 years in January after murdering three girls at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class

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FBI joins Southport killer investigation amid reports of wiped search history

The 18-year-old was jailed for a minimum of 52 years in January after murdering three girls at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class in July last year.

Evening Standard

FBI Joins Southport Probe as Chilling New Twist Emerges – Killer’s Search History Vanished

The FBI and the US Justice Department have joined British authorities in investigating Southport killer Axel Rudakubana, following reports that he wiped his

The Fashion Central

Southport killer’s sentence will not be referred to court of appeal

Attorney general declines to refer Axel Rudakubana’s 52-year minimum sentence to unduly lenient sentence scheme

The Guardian - UK

Southport killer Axel Rudakubana’s sentence not unduly lenient, attorney general says

Attorney general Lord Hermer KC says he will not refer Axel Rudakubana’s sentence for appeal

The Independent UK

Southport killer’s sentence will not be referred for appeal – Attorney General

Axel Rudakubana, 18, will likely die behind bars after murdering three girls at a dance class, after receiving a 52-year sentence.

The Independent UK

Intent of girl, 12, who took overdose was ‘unknown’, inquest finds

Semina Halliwell made an allegation of sexual assault

The Independent UK

Inquest into death of girl, 12, who took overdose finds her intent was ‘unknown’

Semina Halliwell died on June 12 2021 after taking prescription medication at the family home in Southport.

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Mum of Girl Killed at Taylor Swift Dance Class Reveals Chilling Call from Another Parent

A devastating tragedy unfolded on July 29 at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class in Southport, leaving the local community in shock and mourning.

Evening Standard

Kate shares touching embrace with hero Southport yoga teacher who shielded children

Hero yoga instructor Leanne Lucas who shielded children from attack shared picture of embrace with Princess of Wales

Evening Standard

Southport families call for inquiry to bring accountability

The parents of Elsie Stancombe, seven, and six-year-old Bebe King spoke to Good Morning Britain.

The Independent UK

Family of girl murdered in Southport read daughter’s favourite bedtime story to her in final goodbye

Bebe King’s family also called six-year-old their ‘light and joy’ while Elsie Dot’s parents describe her as ‘born special’

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The Independent UK

Parents of Southport victims Elsie Stancombe and Bebe King pay tribute to daughters in first TV interview

The parents of two children murdered in the Southport knife attack last summer have paid tribute to their daughters in their first live television interview.

Evening Standard

Man who helped Southport knife victims recalls ‘horror’ of that day

Father-of-two Joel Verite, 26, was among the first on the scene as Southport killer Axel Rudakubana launched his attack.

The Independent UK

‘She was my best friend’: Heartbroken families of Southport victims pay tribute to daughters

Bebe King, 6, Alice da Silva Aguiar, 9, and Elsie Dot Stancombe, 7, were all killed in the Southport attack last year

The Guardian - UK

Parents of two murdered Southport girls speak of hearing news of attack

Parents of Bebe King and Elsie Dot Stancombe also criticise televising of Axel Rudakubana’s sentencing

Evening Standard

Parents remember girls killed in Southport as they look for ‘light in the dark’

The families of two of three girls murdered at a dance class in Southport have told of the moment they heard ‘something awful has happened’.

The Independent UK

Daughter of murdered MP says ‘everyone failed by Prevent’ should get inquiry

Katie Amess’s father, former MP Sir David Amess, was stabbed to death in 2021 by Ali Harbi Ali, who had been referred to Prevent prior to the attack.

Evening Standard

Full details of Southport killer’s three Prevent referrals in 16 months

A review said the concerns raised should have meant Axel Rudakubana was given further support to be diverted away from extremism.

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