HISTORICAL FACTS: 26 | History Defined

Tories question ‘cover-up’ after Southport suspect charged with terror offence

Labour government insists that the timing of the latest charging announcement was a matter for the Crown Prosecution Service

The Independent UK · Oct 30, 2024

What is ricin? Poison which Southport stabbing suspect is accused of making

Axel Rudakubana, 18, will appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court by video link on Wednesday charged with production of a biological toxin called ricin

The Independent UK · Oct 29, 2024

Calls over ‘cover-up’ claims as Southport suspect charged with terror offence

Both Conservative leadership candidates said the Government had questions to answer about new charges brought against Axel Rudakubana.

Evening Standard · Oct 29, 2024

Southport murder suspect charged with terrorism offence and producing ricin

Axel Rudakubana, 18, who is already charged with three counts of murder, faces new charges of possessing terrorist material and making poison

The Guardian - UK · Oct 29, 2024

‘Right-wing’ former prison officer not guilty of stirring up racial hatred on X

Mark Heath was acquitted of stirring up racial hatred by a jury in Loughborough.

Evening Standard · Oct 28, 2024

Former prison officer tells jury he had no intention of stirring up hatred on X

Mark Heath, 45, is accused of stirring up racial hatred before and after the July 29 stabbings in Southport.

Evening Standard · Oct 23, 2024

Social media algorithms need overhaul in wake of Southport riots, Ofcom says

Watchdog issues warning over misinformation after trouble that flared following killing of three girls on Merseyside

The Guardian - UK · Oct 22, 2024

Social media race hate trial adjourned for medical reasons

Jurors are considering allegations that Mark Heath stirred up racial hatred by publishing posts on X before and after the Southport attacks.

Evening Standard · Oct 22, 2024

Woman spared prison after assaulting police officer in Southport disorder

Ellie Clarke was given a 20-month sentence, suspended for 18 months, for her part in disorder outside a mosque in the Merseyside town on July 30.

The Independent UK · Oct 22, 2024

Social media user ‘incited race hate’ before and after Southport attacks

Prosecutors claim Mark Heath, 45, ‘crossed the line’ on X, formerly Twitter, to stir up hatred against others between July 22 and August 6.

Evening Standard · Oct 21, 2024