Tragedy in Southport: Teen pleads guilty to child murders
Axel Rudakubana, an 18-year-old accused of murdering three children in Southport, has pleaded guilty. As reported by "The Guardian," the verdict in this case is expected to be delivered on Thursday, and the 18-year-old is set to be sentenced to life imprisonment. The tragic events occurred in July of last year during dance and yoga classes.
Rudakubana, a resident of Wales, admitted to the murder of three girls in Southport.
The crime took place in July of last year in the city of Southport in northwestern England, during dance and yoga classes. Rudakubana, armed with a knife, attacked the participants.
A witness to the incident reported at the time seeing bloodied children running out of the community center.
Three children died, and eight others were injured. The victims were girls aged six, seven, and nine years old.
The accused also admitted to attempting to murder 10 people and possessing materials related to terrorism. The police discovered poison and Al-Qaeda instructions in his home. The judge announced that Rudakubana would be sentenced to life imprisonment.
The murder sparked a wave of riots in the United Kingdom, especially in England and Northern Ireland. The unrest lasted over a week, and over 1,500 people were arrested. "The Guardian" reports that Rudakubana was fascinated by genocides, which may have influenced his actions.
