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News in English (USA) / 20.01.2025 / 15:00

Teenager Pleads Guilty to Murders of Three Girls in Southport Stabbing Incident

Axel Rudakubana, an 18-year-old, has pleaded guilty to the murders of three young girls during a tragic stabbing incident at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class in Southport. The attack, which also left ten others wounded, has sparked national outrage and was linked to far-right riots across the UK. Rudakubana, who had previously been referred to a counter-extremism program, admitted his crimes on the first day of his trial, with chilling revelations about his violent behavior surfacing during the proceedings. The case has deeply affected the local community and raised significant concerns regarding youth violence and extremism in Britain.
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