An 18-year-old man has pleaded guilty to murdering three girls at a dance class in Southport, shocking the community and the nation.
Southport: It’s a heartbreaking story. An 18-year-old named Axel Rudakubana has pleaded guilty to the murder of three young girls during a Taylor Swift-themed dance class. This tragic event happened last July at The Hart Space.
Rudakubana changed his plea right at the start of his trial. He was charged with the murders of nine-year-old Alice, six-year-old Bebe, and seven-year-old Elsie. It’s just so sad to think about what those families are going through.
He also admitted to several other serious charges, including attempted murder and possession of a knife. The attack left their dance teacher seriously injured as she tried to protect the kids.
On the day of the attack, the dance class was in full swing when Rudakubana burst in with a knife. The community has been shaken to its core, and a vigil was held for the victims just a month later.
Home Secretary Yvette Cooper expressed her condolences, saying the whole country is thinking of the families affected. It’s a tough time for everyone involved, and justice is the priority now.
