Southport ‘attacker’ named as Axel Rudakubana after he’s charged with ‘murder’ of 3 kids

A teen charged with murdering three children in a rampage at a Taylor Swift dance class has been named for the first time today. Axel Muganwa Rudakubana was named for the first time after a judge lifted reporting restrictions just days before his 18th birthday. Bebe King, six, Elsie Dot Stancombe, seven, and nine-year-old Alice Dasilva Aguiar were knifed to death in the mass stabbing in Southport. Eight other children suffered stab wounds in the horror, with five in a stable condition in hospital along with two adults. The 17-year-old rocked back and fourth in the dock as he appeared at Liverpool Crown Court today charged with three counts of murder. Continue reading... The Sun delivers breaking news, latest gossip and incredible exclusives around the world with hubs in London, New York, Scotland and Ireland. Covering topics from news, money and sport along with our famous Fabulo