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MYSTERIOUS: 17 - What They Never Told You

Until we tackle the nihilistic rage behind terrorism, it will stay the menace of our age

We need to rethink our understanding of violent attacks such as in Southport, in order to confront the deeper reasons why furious young men kill

The Guardian - UK

Counter-terror police did not think Southport killer Axel Rudakubana would be radicalised, leaked report says

Despite three Prevent referrals for Axel Rudakubana, counterterrorism police did not believe he was a radicalisation risk, a report reveals

The Independent UK

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The Guardian - UK

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Police did not think Axel Rudakubana would be radicalised, leaked report shows

The Home Secretary has already announced a public inquiry would be held to look at any ‘missed opportunities’.

The Independent UK

Southport attacks: Police did not think Axel Rudakubana would be radicalised, leaked report shows

A public inquiry will be held to investigate if there were any ‘missed opportunities’ to stop Axel Rudakubana

Evening Standard

Prevent ‘not set up’ to stop killers like Rudakubana as UK terror threat changes

Southport attacker’s lack of coherent ideology meant the counter-terrorism scheme did not see him as potential security risk, exposing the urgent need for reform

The Guardian - UK

Keir Starmer rules out whole life sentence for Southport killer Axel Rudakubana

Though the Southport killer will likely die behind bars, critics have claimed the punishment is not severe enough

The Independent UK

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Axel Rudakubana: from ‘unassuming’ schoolboy to Southport killer

How a chain of events apparently beginning at school five years ago led to the murder of three girls in horrific atrocity

The Guardian - UK

Ex-neighbour ‘says Southport killer ordered packages to other houses’

The woman believes he was ‘clearly ordering’ ingredients used to make poison ricin, the BBC reported.

Evening Standard

Prevent under review after failing to stop Southport killer, who else did they miss?

Sir David Amess’ killer and the Reading terror attacker were also known to the government scheme

The Independent UK

Southport killer had NHS mental health care for four years, trust says

Axel Rudakubana was given a life sentence with a minimum term of 52 years for murdering three young girls in Southport on July 29 last year.

Evening Standard

Police locked in long US legal process to access Southport killer’s online history

Investigators fear it could be years before they get Axel Rudakubana’s search data which could hold vital clues

The Guardian - UK

Talking about extreme online violence with young people: advice for parents

How can parents know when children are accessing violent material and how should they discuss the risks?

The Guardian - UK

Met Police chief welcomes contempt of court review after Southport stabbings

Sir Keir Starmer defended the decision taken by authorities not to share information about the case earlier on.

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Evening Standard

Headteachers pay tribute to Southport victims

Bebe King, six, Elsie Dot Stancombe, seven, and nine-year-old Alice da Silva Aguiar died in the attack by Axel Rudakubana.

Evening Standard

Why was Axel Rudakubana’s killing spree not classed as terrorism?

Some have questioned why Axel Rudakubana’s brutal attack was not deemed a terrorist offence

The Guardian - UK

Southport murders: No 10 rejects calls to change law on whole-life sentences

Downing Street says whole-life terms cannot be extended to killers under age of 18 because of international law

Evening Standard

Axel Rudakubana latest: Government considering 'unduly lenient' challenge to Southport murderer's sentence

Rudakubana was jailed for a minimum of 52 years and was told by the judge he will likely never be free again

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Internet regulator speaks out over Sydney video viewed by Southport killer that X fought to keep online

eSafety commissioner expresses ‘great sadness’ that Axel Rudakubana viewed video before murdering three girls in the UK, noting ‘clear link’ between online material and real-world violence

The Guardian - UK

Axel Rudakubana walked a long path to murder. At what point could he have been stopped?

Arguments about evil risk distracting us from practical questions that could save lives in the future, says Guardian columnist Gaby Hinsliff

The Independent UK

Axel Rudakubana’s journey to Southport attack mapped out

On 29 July 2024, 17-year-old Axel Rudakubana left his family home in Banks, Lancashire and using a fake name ordered a taxi to Southport.

Evening Standard

What the papers say – January 24

One story dominates the front pages of Friday’s newspapers.

The Independent UK

Priest who led Southport victim's funeral fights back tears after murderer sentenced

A priest who led Southport victim Alice da Silva Aguiar's funeral after she was murdered by Axel Rudakubana fought back tears as he paid tribute to the nine-year-old after her killer was sentenced.

The Independent UK

Reform UK MPs call for ‘national debate’ on the death penalty after Southport killer sentenced

One MP for Nigel Farage’s party, Lee Anderson, posted a picture of a noose on his X account, adding: ‘No apologies here. This is what is required!’, while prime minister Sir Keir Starmer said Rudakubana would ‘likely never be released’

The Independent UK

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.

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