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

[Alyce]

The teenager showed violent behaviour while in high school

He was excluded from his secondary school for an incident involving a hockey stick,

The teenager, who is diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, is believed to have left Range High School in Formby in around 2019, before moving to a specialist school.

Teachers at the specialist school were concerned about Rudakubana's behaviour and his violence towards others

At his first appearance at Liverpool Crown Court, Deanna Heer KC, prosecuting, said it was understood Rudakubana had been unwilling to leave the house and communicate with his family for a period of time.

She said: 'He was seen by the psychiatrists at the police station but refused to engage with them.'

The court was told he had no obvious evidence of mental health disorder which required diversion to hospital.

His mother, father and older brother were co-operating with police and had provided witness statements.

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

 

[imstilla.grandma]

Judge Mr Justice Goose said: "And he is choosing not to speak?"

Mr Reiz said: "Yes, my lord."

Attacker admits murdering three girls in knife rampage at Taylor Swift-themed dance class in Southport

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

www.lbc.co.uk

 

[Legal]

I wonder if his solicitors/ barristers knew he was going to do this.

 

[imstilla.grandma]

Deanna Heer KC, prosecuting, confirmed the families had not attended because it was assumed the trial would open on Tuesday.

Mr Justice Goose said he extended his apologies to them that “for that reason they weren’t here to hear him enter his pleas”.

Southport child-killer Axel Rudakubana pleads guilty on first day of trial

The 18-year-old, of Banks, Lancashire, was due to stand trial at Liverpool Crown Court on Monday.

www.expressandstar.com

 

[VioletLilac]

On BBC News channel they said as he's under 21 he can't have a whole life tarrif. (Please ignore if that's already been mentioned)

 

[Alyce]

I wonder if his solicitors/ barristers knew he was going to do this.

From the report, it looks as though AR only informed his Barrister today in court.
However, I think it is very possible that he had already communicated this privately.


Stan Reiz KC, defending, approached the dock to speak to the defendant and Rudakubana nodded in response to him.

Mr Reiz confirmed there was no dispute that the defendant was Rudakubana and he could hear what was being said.

Judge Mr Justice Goose said: 'And he is choosing not to speak?'

Mr Reiz said: 'Yes, my lord.'

Mr Reiz then told the judge: 'I am instructed for the indictment to be put again.'

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

 

[imstilla.grandma]

The clerk then began reading each of the 16 counts of the indictment, with the defendant replying with the single word “Guilty” each time and the clerk repeating back “You wish to change your plea to guilty”

Southport attacker Axel Rudakubana pleads guilty to murder of three girls

Axel Rudakubana, of Banks, Lancashire, was to stand trial at Liverpool Crown Court on Monday

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When he first entered Liverpool Magistrates’ Court, he was seen to smile towards members of the press before covering his face.

Southport attacker Axel Rudakubana showed violent behaviour in school

He was excluded from his secondary school for an incident involving a hockey stick, the PA news agency understands.

www.shropshirestar.com

 

[RubyLee87]

Could his choice to suddenly change plea to today when the families were not in court be an attempt to have control of the whole
situation? I’m assuming he would have known the families were not present and could have wanted to not give them that moment.

 

[Tealgrove]

Well that’s a surprise but very much grateful that he has pled Guilty to everything.

I had not realized that he had been following an Al Queda Manual and had possession of ricin. As if murdering three little girls wasn’t enough, just imagine what would have happened if he had the opportunity to use the ricin.

It concerns me that he may not be incarcerated for life due to his age. He will not be rehabilitated and will remain a threat for the rest of his life. That is a very frightening reality.

MOO

 

[Yellowbelly]

I wonder if his solicitors/ barristers knew he was going to do this.

Given that everyone was expecting the trial to begin tomorrow, apparently not.

 

[Yellowbelly]

On BBC News channel they said as he's under 21 he can't have a whole life tarrif. (Please ignore if that's already been mentioned)

This is correct. As he was 17 years old when the offences were committed, the starting point for the most serious types of murder is 27 years. After taking into account the aggravating and mitigating circumstances, I think we're probably looking at 35-37 years. It's worth remembering that the tariff with a life sentence is the point at which the prisoner can apply for parole. It isn't automatic that they will be given it. If he's still a danger to the public he may never be released.

Sentencing Act 2020

An Act to consolidate certain enactments relating to sentencing.

www.legislation.gov.uk

 

[Skigh]

'We've been denied the truth': Farage accuses PM of Southport cover-up

The Reform leader lashed out at Sir Keir Starmer and police, saying the public had been 'denied the truth' about Axel Rudakubana 's motives and background.

www.dailymail.co.uk

 

[Skigh]

The chilling warnings signs before Axel Rudakubana went on to kill

Axel Rudakubana 's terrifying and deadly knife rampage was not the first time he had launched a violent assault on young children, it can now be revealed.

www.dailymail.co.uk

 

[Yellowbelly]

Could his choice to suddenly change plea to today when the families were not in court be an attempt to have control of the whole
situation? I’m assuming he would have known the families were not present and could have wanted to not give them that moment.

It's absolutely about being in control. By pleading guilty at the last moment he's inconvenienced all concerned because the lawyers for both sides have had to prepare for the trial, when he could have pleaded guilty months ago. Also, the guilty plea means that there wont now be detailed analysis in court as to what he did and why he did it. We may never really know.

 

[Skigh]

Axel Rudakubana was 'planning England's first high school massacre'

Southport knife attacker Axel Rudakubana's father Alphonse ran out after his son and pleaded with a taxi driver not to take him on the journey from his home to Range High School in Merseyside.

www.dailymail.co.uk

Southport knife attacker Axel Rudakubana is feared to have been planning Britain's first high school massacre a week earlier but was talked out of going to the building by his father, it can be revealed.

Armed with a large kitchen knife the teenager wore a green hooded sweatshirt and surgical mask as he left his home to a waiting taxi. It would be the same outfit he chose to wear when he went on his murderous rampage in Southport on July 29.

But his father Alphonse ran out after him and pleaded with the taxi driver not to take him on the 15-mile journey from the family home in Banks, Lancashire, to Range High School, in Formby, Merseyside.


eyewitness said: 'There was a confrontation and Rudakubana was eventually persuaded to leave the vehicle.'

There is no suggestion his father knew what he is believed to have been planning at the school.

 

[bobbymkii]

Even creepier than I thought it would be:

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

 

[Smccat]

'We've been denied the truth': Farage accuses PM of Southport cover-up

The Reform leader lashed out at Sir Keir Starmer and police, saying the public had been 'denied the truth' about Axel Rudakubana 's motives and background.

www.dailymail.co.uk

This is just unbelievable.

 

[imstilla.grandma]

Southport attack 'meticulously planned' says CPS

Shortly after Axel Rudakubana, 18, pleaded guilty to murder, Deputy Chief Crown Prosecutor Ursula Doyle said the attack had been 'meticulously planned'.

news.sky.com

 

[RobinCAL]

Axel Rudakubana was 'planning England's first high school massacre'

Southport knife attacker Axel Rudakubana's father Alphonse ran out after his son and pleaded with a taxi driver not to take him on the journey from his home to Range High School in Merseyside.

www.dailymail.co.uk

Southport knife attacker Axel Rudakubana is feared to have been planning Britain's first high school massacre a week earlier but was talked out of going to the building by his father, it can be revealed.

Armed with a large kitchen knife the teenager wore a green hooded sweatshirt and surgical mask as he left his home to a waiting taxi. It would be the same outfit he chose to wear when he went on his murderous rampage in Southport on July 29.

But his father Alphonse ran out after him and pleaded with the taxi driver not to take him on the 15-mile journey from the family home in Banks, Lancashire, to Range High School, in Formby, Merseyside.


eyewitness said: 'There was a confrontation and Rudakubana was eventually persuaded to leave the vehicle.'

There is no suggestion his father knew what he is believed to have been planning at the school.

BBM

Then why did his father run out and talk him from going there...and did he admit to having a large kitchen knife or has the father admitted to knowing that..which would mean, he probably had a good idea what his son was going to do..

 

[Teignmouth 22]

As I think has already been mentioned, unfortunately this individual cannot be sentenced to a whole life term, as per attached (apologies if already posted)

Types of sentences for children and young people – Sentencing

www.sentencingcouncil.org.uk

"Detention during His Majesty’s Pleasure is a mandatory life sentence and will be imposed when a child or young person is convicted or pleads guilty to murder. Schedule 21 of the Sentencing Code states that the starting point for determining the minimum sentence where the offender is under 18 years of age is 12 years as opposed to 15 years for those over the age of 18."

So reading this I hope he gets at least 40 years, i.e. 12+ years (hopefully more) for each of those poor little girls to be served consecutively (assuming he can be given consecutive sentences) plus time for the other offences. I'm sure the Judge knows everyone will be watching very closely on Thursday, and I think if he can give consecutive sentences he will.

It is my sincere hope he is never released. The photo posted above says it all, he will always be extremely dangerous.

R.I.P. Alice, Bebe and Elsie