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Southport killer showed 'murderous intent' aged 13
The psychiatrist underestimated the risk due to unreviewed violent history, leading to a fatal attack that killed three children at a dance class, inquiry finds.
- A public inquiry heard that mental health services failed to properly recognize the risk posed by Axel Rudakubana, who had a history of violence and 'clear murderous intent', before his deadly attack.
- A senior clinician at Alder Hey Children's Hospital said Rudakubana's 'lack of empathy', 'fascination with violence', and neurodiversity were a 'toxic mix' that clinicians were 'blindsided' about due to missing information.
- Rudakubana, 17, killed three young girls and attempted to murder 10 others at a Taylor Swift-themed event on July 29, 2024, shortly after being discharged from mental health services that deemed him a 'minimal risk'.
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Southport killer Axel Rudakubana's teacher warned NHS of 'serious safeguarding concerns' - The Mirror
Axel Rudakubana's deputy headteacher had emailed the autism service warning them about her grave concerns including an incident where the teen was found searching school shootings online
·London, United Kingdom
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Southport killer Axel Rudakubana assessed as posing no risk to others six days before attack
Southport attacker Axel Rudakubana was judged by a mental health service to pose no risk to others just six days before he murdered three girls at a dance class, a public inquiry has been told.
·United Kingdom
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