Southport murder accused named as Axel Rudakubana

Teen, 17, accused of Southport murders named

Axel Rudakubana appeared at Liverpool Crown Court where a judge ruled his identity could be made public.

Southport attack: 17-year-old Axel Rudakubana charged with three counts of murder

The 17-year-old charged with the murder of three young girls at a dance class in Southport has been named as Axel Rudakubana, who was born in Cardiff to Rwandan parents. A judge ruled he could be identified days before he turns 18 to help prevent the spread of misinformation. He’s also charged with the attempted murder of 10 others. Five of those children were in a critical condition, but are now stable.

Teen suspect in UK child stabbings named in rare ruling to stop misinformation

Judge said naming Axel Rudakubana, 17, was exceptional given boy’s age but shielding his identity may allow false information to spread.

Alleged Southport murderer named

17-year-old Axel Rudakubana has been named by a Liverpool court as the alleged killer of three children

U.K. stabbing suspect’s name released to stem misinformation, judge says

Axel Rudakubana, 17, was charged with murder and attempted murder in the case of an attack on a Taylor Swift themed dance class in Southport, U.K.

Suspect, 17, in U.K. dance class stabbings named to counter misinformation

Far-right demonstrators have held several violent protests, ostensibly in response to the attack