Southport killer who murdered girls at Taylor Swift-themed dance class could avoid trial over alleged 'prison napalm' attack

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Southport killer who murdered girls at Taylor Swift-themed dance class could avoid trial over alleged 'prison napalm' attack

TL;DR

  • Axel Rudakubana, who murdered three girls in 2024, may avoid trial for alleged prison assaults.
  • He is accused of throwing boiling sugar water at a prison guard and assaulting another emergency worker.
  • Rudakubana appeared via videolink from Broadmoor Hospital, where he was transferred due to safety concerns.
  • His fitness for trial is being assessed, with a hearing scheduled for February 5.
  • The families of the murdered girls fear he is manipulating the system.
  • He is serving a minimum sentence of 52 years.