Tragedy in Southport: Rudakubana pleads guilty to murders
Axel Rudakubana, an 18-year-old accused of murdering three children in Southport, has pleaded guilty. As reported by "The Guardian." The verdict in this case is expected to be delivered on Thursday, and the 18-year-old is set to be sentenced to life imprisonment. The tragic events took place last July during dance and yoga classes.
Axel Rudakubana, an 18-year-old resident of Wales, admitted to the murder of three girls in Southport.
The crime occurred in July last year in Southport, in north-western England, during dance and yoga classes. Rudakubana, armed with a knife, attacked the participants.
A witness to the incident reported seeing bloodied children running out of the community centre.
Three children died, and eight others were injured. The victims were girls aged six, seven, and nine years old.
The accused also admitted to attempting to murder 10 people and possessing materials related to terrorism. The police discovered poison and Al-Qaeda instructions in his home. The judge announced that Rudakubana will be sentenced to life imprisonment.
The murder sparked a wave of riots in the United Kingdom, especially in England and Northern Ireland. The unrest lasted over a week, and more than 1,500 people were arrested. "The Guardian" reports that Rudakubana was fascinated by genocides, which may have influenced his actions.
