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Southport Inquiry begins again today - Liverpool Echo
The inquiry investigates how three referrals to the UK government's Prevent counter-terrorism programme failed to stop the attacker before he killed three children and injured 10 others.
- Sir Adrian Fulford's inquiry restarts today at Liverpool Town Hall to examine Axel Rudakubana's background and agency interactions, following a July hearing that adjourned until today.
- The attack unfolded on July 29 last year when Axel Rudakubana fatally stabbed Bebe King, six; Elsie Dot Stancombe, seven; and Alice da Silva Aguiar, nine at a Taylor Swift-themed children's class of 26 attendees at Hart Space dance studio, Southport.
- Security records show multiple Prevent referrals before the killings, with Axel Rudakubana referred three times and device analysis revealing extremist content; Liverpool Crown Court sentenced him to life with a 52-year minimum term.
- Families told the inquiry they want a full account to ensure accountability and change, with Christopher Walker saying `My clients, the three bereaved families, hope the inquiry will leave no stone unturned`.
- The chairman says phase one should conclude by November, while over the coming weeks more than 20 victims' families are expected to give evidence and phase two next year will examine youth fixation on extreme violence.
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