Published 08/03/2024 2:52:00 p.m.

BBC removes Doctor Who-themed Children in Need advert that starred Southport stabbing suspect

The BBC has removed a 2018 Children in Need campaign video after it featured the Southport stabbing suspect, Axel Rudakubana.
Rudakubana, accused of murdering three girls, appeared in the advert when he was 11 years old.
A BBC spokesperson stated the removal was out of respect for the victims, expressing sympathy for those affected.

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BBC News

BBC Children in Need video of Southport suspect removed

Axel Rudakubana, who is accused of murdering three girls this week, appeared in the advert age 11.

08/03/2024 11:34:31 a.m.·United Kingdom

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The Independent

Boy accused of Southport murders starred as Doctor Who in BBC Children In Need ad

Axel Rudakubana seen leaving Tardis dressed as The Doctor, wearing trench coat and tie to look like David Tennant, according to reports

08/03/2024 9:00:06 a.m.·London, United Kingdom

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Daily Express

Southport stabbing suspect Axel Rudakubana's BBC TV appearance unearthed

Alex Rudakubana had lines in the TV appearance, which has now been deleted by the BBC.

08/03/2024 9:17:00 a.m.·United Kingdom

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Daily Mirror

Southport stabbings suspect Axel Rudakubana starred in BBC Children in Need video dressed as Doctor Who

Axel Rudakubana is seen emerging from a Tardis and speaking to viewers in a 2018 clip promoting BBC Children in Need. The charity and BBC said they have no relationship to the Southport stabbings suspect

08/02/2024 6:50:26 p.m.·London, United Kingdom

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Irish Independent

Southport suspect starred in Doctor Who-themed Children In Need advert

The teenager accused of murdering three girls in Southport once starred as Doctor Who in a BBC Children In Need advert.

08/03/2024 9:58:25 a.m.·Ireland

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Metro News

New video emerges of Southport stabbings suspect in BBC Children in Need video

Axel Rudakubana participated in a Children in Need fundraising video when he was 12 (Picture: BBC Children in Need) A teenager accused of murdering three girls at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class once appeared in a BBC Children in Need video dressed as Doctor Who, it has emerged. Axel Rudakubana, 17, was named as the suspect in the stabbings in Southport, in which eight other children and two adults were seriously injured on Monday. Bebe King, …

08/02/2024 9:28:25 p.m.·London, United Kingdom

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