The Southport investigation is committed to determining the necessary actions to safeguard individuals from atrocities as it probes the killings of three young girls. Bebe King, aged six, Elsie Dot Stancombe, aged seven, and Alice da Silva Aguiar, aged nine, were tragically murdered at a Taylor Swift-themed dance event in July 2024 by the disturbed teenager, Axel Rudakubana.

During the inquiry, it was revealed that three referrals were made to the Government’s counter-terror program, Prevent, regarding the assailant’s conduct in the years leading up to the incident, in addition to multiple reports to law enforcement agencies.

The first phase of the investigation, focusing on matters concerning law enforcement, the justice system, and the various agencies involved prior to the attack, is set to be released on Monday.

Rudakubana, whose parents migrated from Rwanda, was born in Cardiff and relocated to Southport with his family at a young age in 2013. He commenced his education at The Range High School in Formby at the age of 11 in 2017.

Highlighted below are key events scrutinized by the inquiry:

– In October 2019, Rudakubana sought guidance from Childline on harming someone and confessed to bringing a knife to his previous school.
– In November 2019, he faced his first Prevent referral for researching school shootings and was expelled for carrying a knife to school multiple times.
– In December 2019, he assaulted a student with a hockey stick, leading to a referral order and the discovery of a knife in his possession.
– In July 2020, he returned to school under supervision.
– In February 2021, he was diagnosed with high-functioning Autism Spectrum Disorder.
– In April 2021, two more Prevent referrals were made following his online activities.
– In May 2021, he stopped attending school due to incidents at home.
– In 2022, he was allocated a place at Presfield High School but did not enroll.
– From October 2019 to May 2022, police received multiple calls regarding his behavior and made referrals to safeguarding authorities.
– Between August 2021 and July 2024, he accessed material related to terrorism online.
– In February 2023, he disengaged from mental health support and experienced anxiety.
– In June 2024, he attempted to purchase a knife prior to the attack.

On July 29, 2024, Rudakubana searched for information on a stabbing before carrying out the murders at a Taylor Swift event in Southport. Upon his arrest, authorities found weapons and hazardous materials in his possession, along with images on his devices depicting various conflicts worldwide.

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