Southport killer accused of throwing boiling water mixed with sugar at prison officer
Summary
Axel Rudakubana, who is serving a life sentence for killing three children in Southport in 2024, appeared in court accused of attacking prison officers. He is charged with throwing boiling water mixed with sugar at a prison officer, assaulting others, and having a weapon in prison.Key Facts
- Axel Rudakubana is 20 years old and serving a life sentence for murdering three children in July 2024.
- He is charged with throwing boiling water mixed with sugar at a prison officer at HMP Belmarsh on 8 May 2025.
- He allegedly threatened a female officer and threw an unknown liquid at her on 6 May 2025.
- Rudakubana also allegedly punched a male prison officer on 28 October 2025 while the officer was checking if he took medication.
- Officers found sharpened stone shards in his cell, which he said he kept for self-defense.
- The attacks did not cause lasting injury due to prompt medical care.
- Rudakubana appeared at Westminster Magistrates' Court via video link from Broadmoor psychiatric hospital.
- He will next appear at the Old Bailey court on 19 October 2026.
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