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UNCOVERED: Southport killer ordered to leave dock twice amid illness claims | History Defined

Mr Justice Goose ordered Axel Rukakubana to be removed from the dock during sentencing after he repeatedly interrupted proceedings, claiming to be ill (Elizabeth Cook/PA) - (PA Wire)

Southport killer Axel Rudakubana was twice ordered to leave the dock as he repeatedly interrupted his sentencing hearing by claiming to be ill, having not eaten for 10 days.

The 18-year-old’s disruptions meant he was not in court as the judge handed him one of the longest minimum terms on record.

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