Axel Rudakubana, 17, was sentenced for a horrific attack on young girls
Southport: A shocking incident unfolded when Axel Rudakubana, just 17, committed a brutal attack. Just minutes before he left home, he was watching clips of a terrifying knife attack online. This was no random act; he had a plan.
Rudakubana was on his way to a Taylor Swift-themed dance class, armed with a 20cm kitchen knife. He was sentenced to life in prison, with a minimum of 52 years, for the murders of three young girls. The judge described his actions as “extreme violence” that was hard to comprehend.
Before the attack, he had researched a previous knife attack in Sydney, Australia, which left several injured. This was a clear indication of his intent. The judge noted that he had the determination to harm as many children as possible.
On that fateful day, he left his home in Banks, wearing a green hoodie and a mask. He took a taxi to the dance class, where chaos erupted just moments after he arrived. Screams filled the air as children fled in terror.
Rudakubana pleaded guilty to the murders of Alice, Bebe, and Elsie, and also admitted to attempting to murder others. He had even downloaded a manual on committing acts of terror, showing he was influenced by extremist ideologies.
Detectives confirmed that he had followed techniques from this manual, which only added to the horror of his actions. The community is still reeling from this tragedy, and the impact of his crime will be felt for years to come.
