Southport
Coverage of Southport in the Nexus archive.
- Southport taxi driver who dropped killer made £5,000 from public donations to 'pay for new car' - after he fled the scene as he watched screaming children run for their lives
A Southport taxi driver received £5,000 in public donations to 'pay for a new car' after dropping off a killer who fled the scene as children screamed and ran for their lives.
- Taxi driver who dropped Southport killer at the dance class then fled as he listened to children's screams is stripped of his licence
A taxi driver who dropped off the Southport killer at a dance class and fled the scene while hearing children's screams has been stripped of his license. The incident involved the killer attending the dance class before the attack.
- Parents of girls who survived Southport attack fear they are being 'forgotten' and have 'fallen through the cracks' after courts granted anonymity
Parents of girls who survived the Southport attack express concerns that their daughters are being overlooked and neglected as court-granted anonymity shields details about the incident. The families feel they have fallen through the cracks in the aftermath of the attack and its legal proceedings.
- Southport survivor is 'devastated' that 48 NHS staff accessed medical records of knife attack victims with no good reason
A survivor of a knife attack in Southport is devastated that 48 NHS staff accessed medical records of victims without a valid reason. The incident has raised concerns about patient privacy and data protection. An investigation is likely to be launched into the matter.
- Police launch urgent appeal to find missing schoolgirl, 15, last seen in Southport
A 15-year-old schoolgirl has gone missing in Southport, prompting an urgent appeal from police to find her. She was last seen in the area and authorities are seeking help to locate her. The police are urging anyone with information to come forward.
- I was stabbed five times trying to save little girls in my dance class from the Southport attacker. Some people wondered why I left the room to get help but they weren't there
A dance class instructor was stabbed five times while trying to save little girls from an attacker in Southport. The instructor left the room to get help, prompting questions from some people who were not present at the scene. The incident involved a violent attack on a group of young girls.
- Authorities who failed to prevent Southport dance school murders 'because they prioritised killer's needs' must be held accountable, victims' advocate argues
Authorities in Southport failed to prevent a dance school massacre due to prioritizing the killer's needs, according to a victims' advocate who demands accountability. The incident highlights systemic failures in law enforcement response.
- Robert Jenrick calls for Southport killer's parents to be deported after damning injury finds they 'should have stopped him'
Robert Jenrick, a UK politician, has called for the deportation of the parents of a Southport killer following medical findings that the victim's injuries could have been prevented. The statement highlights concerns about parental responsibility in preventing violent acts.
- SARAH VINE: The uncomfortable, unfashionable truth of what really led Axel Rudakubana to remorselessly slaughter three innocent children in Southport
Axel Rudakubana remorselessly killed three children in Southport, a tragic event analyzed by Sarah Vine in her article discussing the uncomfortable truths behind the incident. The article highlights the severe consequences of such violence and its impact on society.
- Parents of 'sadistic' teen who carried out Southport massacre need to be jailed for failing to stop his murder spree, urges victims' lawyer
A victims' lawyer is urging the parents of a 'sadistic' teen responsible for the Southport massacre to be jailed for failing to prevent his murder spree. The incident involved a deadly attack in Southport, prompting calls for legal accountability.
- Officials who made errors before Southport murders ‘may still be making same mistakes’
Former victims’ commissioner Vera Baird warns that officials involved in the Southport murders may still be making critical errors. She calls for disciplinary action to hold individuals accountable for their failures in monitoring the killer, Axel Rudakubana.
- Tuesday briefing: What needs to be done to tackle child poverty in the UK
The article highlights the lasting impact of austerity measures on UK children, with over one-fifth of 'austerity-generation' children experiencing poverty. It also covers unrelated topics like the Southport attack inquiry, Middle East tensions, metabolic liver disease rise, Scotland's funding issues, and the XL bully ban's financial impact.
- Headteacher who feared Southport killer was a risk 'was accused of racially stereotyping a black boy with a knife'
A headteacher faced accusations of racially stereotyping a black boy with a knife after expressing concerns about a Southport killer. The incident highlights tensions around racial profiling in educational settings.
- The 'signposted' tragedy no one did anything to stop: How Axel Rudakubana's parents, the police and social services failed to intervene as Southport killer spiralled out of control
Axel Rudakubana's parents, police, and social services failed to intervene as he spiraled into violence, leading to a tragic shooting in Southport. The article highlights systemic failures in preventing the tragedy.
- Southport killer's parents 'should have stopped him' and done their 'moral' duty by reporting him to the police, damning report reveals
A damning report criticizes the parents of a Southport killer for failing to stop their child's violent actions and not reporting him to authorities. The report highlights their moral duty in preventing the crime.
- Southport massacre victims' families call for urgent reforms and say killer Axel Rudakubana's parents 'failed' after report revealed missed opportunities to prevent stabbings
The families of Southport massacre victims are demanding urgent reforms following a report highlighting missed opportunities to prevent the stabbings. The report criticizes the killer Axel Rudakubana's parents for failing to intervene despite warning signs. The incident has sparked calls for systemic changes in preventing such tragedies.
- The Morning Poll: Should people be prosecuted for failing to prevent the Southport attack?
The article presents a poll questioning whether individuals should face prosecution for failing to prevent the Southport attack. It explores legal and ethical implications of holding people accountable for not stopping a terrorist incident.
- What happened to Axel Rudakubana's family: They fled their home the day after the Southport killings. Now SARAH RAINEY reveals truth about their new lives in hiding
Axel Rudakubana's family fled their home in Southport following the killings, now living in hiding. Sarah Rainey is uncovering their current circumstances and the challenges they face.
- Southport attack 'would not have occurred' if attacker's family had shared their full concerns about him, damning inquiry report concludes
A damning inquiry report concludes the Southport attack would not have occurred if the attacker's family had shared their full concerns about him. The report highlights failures in communication and support from the attacker's family, contributing to the tragedy.
- Southport attack blamed on ‘catastrophic’ failures by agencies and killer’s ‘irresponsible’ parents
A damning inquiry report attributes the Southport attack to 'catastrophic' failures by multiple agencies and the 'irresponsible' role of Axel Rudakubana's parents. The report criticizes systemic failures and a culture of blame-shifting among state bodies.
- Southport inquiry expected to criticise bungling public bodies who failed to stop killer before he murdered three girls
The Southport inquiry is expected to criticize public bodies for failing to prevent a killer from murdering three girls. The investigation will highlight systemic failures in safeguarding communities.
- State failing to learn lessons of Southport attack, say victims’ lawyers
Victims' lawyers accuse the state of failing to address systemic failures that allowed violent teenagers to pose a 'catastrophic' threat, following the July 2024 Southport attack. An inquiry led by Judge Sir Adrian Fulford is expected to criticize multiple agencies, including the counter-terrorism programme Prevent, for their role in the incident.