Summary
A public inquiry is investigating whether different agencies, like social services and mental health teams, took responsibility for handling Axel Rudakubana's case before he killed three girls in Southport in 2024. A teacher had expressed concerns about bureaucratic obstacles preventing effective intervention in his behavior. The inquiry will look into missed opportunities that might have prevented the attack.
Key Facts
- Axel Rudakubana murdered three girls at a dance studio in Southport on July 29, 2024.
- Prior to the killings, he had a history of violence, including attacking other students and his father.
- Different agencies, such as social services and the Prevent program, were involved but did not effectively manage his case.
- A teacher was frustrated by "red tape" that stopped her from getting police and social services to act on her concerns.
- The inquiry focuses on whether any agency took decisive responsibility for Rudakubana's case.
- The inquiry will also examine his internet use and weapon purchases.
- Rudakubana's behavior deteriorated from age 13, leading to his expulsion from mainstream education.
- Referrals to counter-extremism services were closed because no extremist ideology was found.
