YOU WONT BELIEVE: 18 - What They Never Told You

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

Evening Standard · Jan 24, 2025

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

The Guardian - UK · Jan 24, 2025

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

Evening Standard · Jan 24, 2025

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 · Jan 23, 2025

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 · Jan 23, 2025

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.

The Independent UK · Jan 23, 2025

Southport murders condemned as 'most harrowing' investigation Merseyside Police ever seen

Investigating the Southport murders committed by Axel Rudakubana was the "most harrowing" large-scale investigation ever dealt with by Merseyside Police, the Senior Investigating Officer of the investigation concluded after the 18-year-old was sentenced on Thursday, 23 January.

The Independent UK · Jan 23, 2025

‘Sadistic’ child killer likely to die behind bars after dance class murders

Axel Rudakubana was not present in the courtroom as he received one of the highest minimum terms on record.

Evening Standard · Jan 23, 2025

The Guardian view on the Southport murders: no easy answers after such senseless slaughter

Editorial: Now the killer is in jail, the process of unpicking where the authorities went wrong can begin

The Guardian - UK · Jan 23, 2025

Southport killer ordered to leave dock twice amid illness claims

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.

Evening Standard · Jan 23, 2025