Axel Rudakubana admitted guilt for the murder of three girls at a dance event
Rudakubana was supposed to stand trial for three counts of murder and ten counts of attempted murder. But in a surprising turn, he admitted guilt to all charges in court. He faces a possible life sentence when he is sentenced on Thursday.
The attack was brutal, with Rudakubana not only killing the three girls—Alice, Elsie, and Bebe—but also injuring eight others, including their dance instructor and a bystander. He was quickly apprehended by police at the scene.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer expressed relief that justice is being served but also highlighted the trauma this incident has caused the nation. Alongside the murder charges, Rudakubana also pleaded guilty to possessing a knife, ricin, and an al-Qaeda terror manual.
After his arrest, there were false rumors about his arrival in Britain, which led to unrest from far-right groups. It’s a heartbreaking situation that has left many questions about safety and protection for children.