Taxi driver who fled Southport attack has licence stripped
Summary
A taxi driver, Gary Poland, who fled and delayed calling emergency services after a stabbing attack in Southport on July 29, 2024, has lost his taxi licence. The attack, carried out by Axel Rudakubana at a dance workshop, killed three children and injured others.Key Facts
- Gary Poland drove Axel Rudakubana to a dance studio where the attack happened.
- Rudakubana stabbed children at a Taylor Swift-themed workshop, killing three and severely hurting ten people.
- Poland left the scene quickly and waited about 50 minutes before calling 999 (emergency services).
- He called a friend first, then picked up and dropped off another passenger before reporting the attack.
- Poland said he panicked and thought there had been a shooting.
- Sefton Council revoked Poland’s taxi licence for not meeting safety standards requiring help and immediate emergency calls if children are in danger.
- The inquiry found other failures by agencies and Rudakubana’s parents that might have prevented the attack.
- The government plans to act on the inquiry’s recommendations to improve future safety.
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