Southport killer ‘trying to retraumatise families from cell’, says lawyer
Summary
Axel Rudakubana, sentenced to life for murders and attempted murders in Southport, was moved from a high-security prison to a psychiatric hospital. His lawyer for the victims' families says this transfer, close to the crime’s anniversary, is causing renewed distress and may be a manipulation by Rudakubana.Key Facts
- Axel Rudakubana was convicted of killing three children and attempting to kill others at a dance class in July 2024.
- He was originally held in Belmarsh prison, a Category A high-security facility.
- Rudakubana was transferred to Broadmoor hospital, a secure psychiatric institution for dangerous offenders.
- The transfer decision did not change his 52-year sentence.
- The families were informed about the transfer but not given reasons for it.
- The victims’ families’ lawyer believes Rudakubana is using the move to cause them distress again.
- Rudakubana had previous mental health care but was not psychotic at the time of his crimes.
- Broadmoor treats patients under strict security, but patients are held as patients, not prisoners.
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