A knife ordered from Amazon by Southport killer Axel Rudakubana was delivered without ID checks, raising serious safety concerns.
Southport: A shocking incident has come to light. Axel Rudakubana, a killer, ordered a knife online. He used Amazon to get it before committing a terrible crime.
The Daily Star found it alarming how easy it was to buy the knife. It was delivered right to the doorstep without any ID checks. This has raised concerns about safety, especially for kids.
Rudakubana, now 18, took the lives of three young girls. He attacked them during a dance class. The knife he used was the same type that was easily ordered online.
Amazon has faced criticism for this. They claim to take age verification seriously. However, the delivery driver didn’t check for ID when dropping off the knife.
Even though the box was marked as a “Bladed Article,” it was left in a public area. This has led to fears that children could easily access such dangerous items.
Reports say Rudakubana ordered the knife using encrypted software to hide his address. He committed the attacks just days later.
Amazon insists they have a system to verify ages. But the Daily Star was not asked for ID when they ordered the same knife.
Patrick Green from an anti-knife crime charity expressed his concerns. He said it’s frightening how easily children can buy knives online.
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has called for an inquiry into this case. He wants to know how Rudakubana managed to order a knife despite being known to authorities.
The government is now planning to introduce stricter checks for online knife sales. They want to ensure that buyers provide ID before and during delivery.
Home Secretary Yvette Cooper has also spoken out. She called it a disgrace that Rudakubana could order a knife so easily.
She emphasized the need for stronger checks to prevent such incidents in the future. The goal is to make streets safer for everyone.
Rudakubana had a history of violence, which raises more questions about how he was able to get the knife. The government is determined to change the rules around online knife sales.
Delivery drivers often face pressure to complete their routes quickly. This can lead to corners being cut, which may contribute to the problem.
