Summary
Police in Merseyside are looking into whether they should investigate the parents of Axel Rudakubana again. Axel Rudakubana killed three children and injured eight others at an event in July 2024. This reassessment follows new information shared during a public inquiry about his parents' awareness of his concerning behavior before the attack.
Key Facts
- Axel Rudakubana killed three children and injured eight others on July 29, 2024.
- His parents, Alphonse Rudakubana and Laetitia Muzayire, gave evidence during a public inquiry.
- Merseyside Police are reviewing transcripts to see if new information has emerged.
- Alphonse admitted he intercepted and hid a machete his son ordered but did not tell authorities.
- Teachers had warned Alphonse about Axel's online searches, but Alphonse did not take action.
- A week before the attack, Axel attempted to go to a school that expelled him, possibly with a weapon.
- The families of the victims expressed that the parents should be held responsible.
- The inquiry is expected to deliver its findings in spring 2026.
