Axel Rudakubana, 18, admitted to killing three young girls and attempting to murder 10 others during a knife attack at a dance class in Southport, England. The attack, described as 'meticulously planned' by prosecutors, occurred on the first day of summer vacation. Rudakubana also pleaded guilty to charges related to possessing the poison ricin and an al-Qaeda manual.
In this Court artist sketch by Elizabeth Cook, Southport stabbings suspect Axel Rudakubana appears on the first day of his trial at Liverpool Crown Court, where he has pleaded guilty to killing three young girls and wounded 10 other people in a knife attack at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class , in Liverpool, England, Monday, Jan. 20, 2025.
This was an unspeakable attack — one which left an enduring mark on our community and the nation for its savagery and senselessness," Deputy Chief Crown Prosecutor Ursula Doyle said. "A day which should have been one of carefree innocence; of children enjoying a dance workshop and making friendship bracelets, became a scene of the darkest horror as Axel Rudakubana carried out his meticulously planned rampage.
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.Defense lawyer Stanley Reiz said that he would present information to the judge about Rudakubana's mental health that may be relevant to his sentence.
Hayes, who was stabbed and seriously wounded, said he still had flashbacks to the attack and was "hugely upset at the time that I wasn't able to do more."
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