Axel Rudakubana, 18, admits to killing three girls at a dance class in Southport, shocking the community on the first day of his trial.
The victims were Alice, Bebe, and Elsie, aged nine, six, and seven. They lost their lives in a tragic attack that left the community in disbelief. Axel also pleaded guilty to trying to harm eight other children and two adults.
In court, he faced serious charges, including murder and possession of a knife. The judge mentioned that he would be sentenced soon. Axel, who was just 17 at the time, also admitted to making a dangerous toxin called ricin.
This toxin and some documents were found at his home. The police have said that the attack is not considered a terrorist incident, despite the discovery of the documents.
Families of the victims were not present in court, which was unfortunate. The judge expressed his regret that they missed this moment.
After the attack, there was unrest in the area. Some protests turned violent, leading to many arrests. The community is still reeling from this tragedy, and it’s a tough time for everyone involved.
