GUILTY UK- Major incident declared in Southport after multiple stabbings, 29 July 2024

[Alyce]

14:33KEY EVENT

Rudakubana does not reply to terror charge​

Count 15 - the production of a biological toxin (namely a quantity of ricin)

Rudakubana makes no reply and a not guilty plea is entered by the judge.

Count 16 - possession of document likely to be useful to person preparing act of terrorism (namely an “Al Qaeda training manual”)

Rudakubana makes no reply and a not guilty plea is entered by the judge.

Axel Rudakubana updates as Southport stabbings suspect in court

The 18-year-old is accused of murdering Bebe King, Elsie Dot Stancombe and Alice Da Silva Aguiar

www.liverpoolecho.co.uk

 

[Alyce]

14:34KEY EVENT

Trial date confirmed​

The judge addresses Mr Reiz: “Therefore, there will be a trial which is fixed for the 20th of January.”

The defence counsel says that this will take “no more than four weeks, but probably less”.

Axel Rudakubana updates as Southport stabbings suspect in court

The 18-year-old is accused of murdering Bebe King, Elsie Dot Stancombe and Alice Da Silva Aguiar

www.liverpoolecho.co.uk

 

[Alyce]

14:44Patrick Edrich

Rudakubana to be transferred 'to more convenient place'​

Rudakubana now sits hunched over with his head bowed and his face not visible.

The judge adjourns the case, saying: “Axel Rudakubana, you can listen to what I am saying. I not need you to reply. Your trial will now take place on the 20th of January and you will be transferred from where you are now to a more convenient place for the purposes of attending this court.

“You must keep in touch with your solicitors so they can help you for the purposes of this trial. In the meantime you will remain in custody.”

The video link is cut and the judge rises.

That concludes the hearing.

Axel Rudakubana updates as Southport stabbings suspect in court

The 18-year-old is accused of murdering Bebe King, Elsie Dot Stancombe and Alice Da Silva Aguiar

www.liverpoolecho.co.uk

 

[RosalindaA]

Thanks for the updates, Alyce. Clearly the proceedings of the law courts are beneath him.

 

[Skigh]

Southport murder suspect refuses to speak as not guilty pleas entered

Axel Rudakubana, of Banks, Lancashire, is charged with the murders of Alice da Silva Aguiar, Bebe King and Elsie Dot Stancombe, who died following stabbings in Southport, Merseyside.

www.dailymail.co.uk

The teenager, unlike on previous hearings, did not cover his face with his sweatshirt during the hearing.

Instead, he sat slightly hunched, looking straight ahead at the camera on the videolink from HMP Belmarsh.

Mr Justice Goose twice asked him if he could hear proceedings from Liverpool Crown Court at the start of the hearing but Rudakubana did not respond.

A prison officer with him then confirmed audio could be heard in the room the defendant was seated in.

The judge then asked the clerk of the court to put each of the charges to the defendant, but each time Rudakubana did not respond.

About 15 family members, including Alice's parents, were in the public gallery for the hearing.

 

[Yellowbelly]

14:34KEY EVENT

Trial date confirmed​

The judge addresses Mr Reiz: “Therefore, there will be a trial which is fixed for the 20th of January.”

The defence counsel says that this will take “no more than four weeks, but probably less”.

Axel Rudakubana updates as Southport stabbings suspect in court

The 18-year-old is accused of murdering Bebe King, Elsie Dot Stancombe and Alice Da Silva Aguiar

www.liverpoolecho.co.uk

Interesting that the defence barrister is anticipating quite a quick trial given the multitude of charges. Seems like he's not anticipating much co-operation from his client and therefore not being able to put much of a defence in front of the jury.

 

[Dotta]

Why is the defendant mute?
Such strange behaviour
Will he undergo a psychiatric evaluation?

JMO

 

[iamshadow21]

Why is the defendant mute?
Such strange behaviour
Will he undergo a psychiatric evaluation?

JMO

He has an autism diagnosis. In my own experience as an autistic person, that can come with difficulty with generating speech in stressful or unfamiliar situations. We saw that recently with the Brianna Ghey trial where one of the defendants who was autistic met the criteria for selective mutism post-offence and communicated at trial and at his recent appeal using AAC.

Despite what the name might suggest, there is absolutely nothing voluntary about going nonverbal in that way, in my experience. That's why the name of it was changed from its original one, which was elective mutism. People used to think it was stubbornness and used to be punitive with disabled kids about it in educational and institutional settings. But you literally can't get the words from your brain to your mouth. It can be very frightening and frustrating.

MOO

MOO

 

[Dotta]

He has an autism diagnosis. In my own experience as an autistic person, that can come with difficulty with generating speech in stressful or unfamiliar situations. We saw that recently with the Brianna Ghey trial where one of the defendants who was autistic met the criteria for selective mutism post-offence and communicated at trial and at his recent appeal using AAC.

Despite what the name might suggest, there is absolutely nothing voluntary about going nonverbal in that way, in my experience. That's why the name of it was changed from its original one, which was elective mutism. People used to think it was stubbornness and used to be punitive with disabled kids about it in educational and institutional settings. But you literally can't get the words from your brain to your mouth. It can be very frightening and frustrating.

MOO

MOO

Thanks!
I didn't know about his autism.
This answers my question.

 

[Yellowbelly]

The trial starts on Monday. The Attorney General has warned both the media and the public to be careful with what they say that might prejudice the trial.

Warning over social media comments about Southport attack trial

The trial of Axel Rudakubana, 18, is due to begin at Liverpool Crown Court on Monday 20 January.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[bobbymkii]

Axel Rudakubana murder trial as Southport stabbings accused appears in court

Bebe King, Elsie Dot Stancombe and Alice de Silva Aguiar were stabbed to death during a Taylor Swift-themed dance party last summer

www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk

 

[imstilla.grandma]

Cooper said: "This will be a deeply traumatic and distressing time for the families of Alice, Bebe and Elsie, the survivors, and the people of Southport, and the whole country will be thinking of them

'Whole country thinking of Southport families'

The trial of 18-year-old Axel Rudakabana for the murders of three young girls is set to start on Monday.

ca.news.yahoo.com

 

[Officer Dibble]

Cooper said: "This will be a deeply traumatic and distressing time for the families of Alice, Bebe and Elsie, the survivors, and the people of Southport, and the whole country will be thinking of them

'Whole country thinking of Southport families'

The trial of 18-year-old Axel Rudakabana for the murders of three young girls is set to start on Monday.

ca.news.yahoo.com

I can only imagine it would be more than horrific. My thoughts are with them all.

 

[bbsaz]

I can't help but assume that the majority of time will be taken over the terrorism charges? I can't see much time can be spent on his defence of the murders and attempted murders. The prosecution, I assume, must be pretty black and white?

 

[sportstergirl]

If this evil little scrote has an atom of decency in him the best thing he could do is to plead guilty & spare the familys of his victims the ordeal of reliving their last moments. The evidence against him for 3 murders is overwhelming, he's going away forever. Any additional sentence for terrorist offences isn't going to make a difference his life is over. 60-70 years is a long time when you're a teenager, especially when you're living in fear of attack There's a target on him & there'll be a few other whole lifers with nothing to lose out to make a name for themselves

 

[Sarahlou]

Axel Rudakubana, 18, has pleaded guilty on the first day of his trial at Liverpool Crown Court to murdering three young girls in a knife attack at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class in Southport.


BBC News - Southport attacker pleads guilty to triple murder

Southport: Knife attacker pleads guilty to murder of three girls

Axel Rudakubana, 18, admits murders of three girls at Taylor Swift-themed dance class.

www.bbc.com

 

[bbsaz]

Wow, he's pleased guilty to everything, so no trial afterall. Will go straight to sentences then

 

[Alyce]

Sentencing scheduled for Thursday​

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11:43 Breaking​

The judge in Liverpool, Justice Goose, has ordered Rudakubana be sentenced on Thursday.

Rudakubana also pleads guilty to having al-Qaeda manual​

11:47 Breaking​

As well as the three charges of murder and 10 of attempted murder, Rudakubana also pleaded guilty to having a kitchen knife in a public place.

He also admitted to the production of a biological toxin, ricin, and possession of a document likely to be useful to a person committing or preparing an act of terrorism - an al-Qaeda training manual.

The document was a PDF file titled Military Studies in the Jihad against Tyrants: The Al-Qaeda Training Manual.

Rudakubana refused to stand as he pleaded guilty​

11:51​

Axel Rudakabana sat down with his face covered with a PPE Covid mask.

He refused to stand or speak his name.

He answered very quietly and muffled - saying "guilty" to each count.

Axel Rudakubana: 'A total disgrace' that Radukabana could buy a knife on Amazon aged 17 despite conviction, says Cooper

Home Secretary Yvette Cooper says the Southport killer, Axel Radukabana, admitted carrying a knife 10 times before his deadly attacks.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[imstilla.grandma]

Axel Rudakubana, 18, entered the surprise plea at the start of his trial at Liverpool Crown Court. He pleaded guilty to three counts of murder, 10 counts of attempted murder and additional charges related to possessing the poison ricin and for having an al-Qaida manual

https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/01/20/southport-attacker-trial-girls-stabbed-taylor-swift/1c530350-d6ed-11ef-85a9-331436ec61e9_story.html

After entering the guilty pleas, Rudakubana sat hunched forward with his head bowed. He was flanked in the dock by four security officers and an intermediary, who confirmed that he could hear proceedings.

Southport attacker Axel Rudakubana admits murdering three girls

Rudakubana, 18, pleads guilty to murders of Alice da Silva Aguiar, Bebe King and Elsie Dot Stancombe and 10 charges of attempted murder

www.theguardian.com

 

[Alyce]

Mr Justice Goose said: 'I am conscious of the fact the families are not here today.'

Deanna Heer KC, prosecuting, confirmed the families had not attended as it was assumed the trial would open tomorrow.

Mr Justice Goose said he extended his apologies to the families that 'for that reason they weren't here to hear him enter his pleas.

She said she would speak to them before the sentence on Thursday.

Axel Rudakubana, 18, pleads guilty to murdering three girls

Axel Rudakubana , of Banks, Lancashire, was due to stand trial at Liverpool Crown Court from today charged with 16 offences, including three counts of murder.

www.dailymail.co.uk