Sentence
Axel Rudakubana
Axel Rudakubana (aged 18) was sentenced at Liverpool Crown Court on 23 January 2025 to 52 Years - Life for Attempted Murder and 8 other offences. The offences, what the court heard and the sentence passed.
- Court
- Liverpool Crown Court
- Sentenced
- 23 January 2025
- Sentence
- 52 Years - Life
- Judge
- Mr Justice Goose
- Convicted on
- Guilty Plea
5 offences
| Offence | Sentence |
|---|---|
| Attempted Murder | Custodial immediate, Life |
| Murder | Custodial immediate, 52 Years Life |
| Possessing/Collecting a record of information likely to be useful to a person committing or preparing an act of terrorism | Custodial immediate |
| Possession of an article with a blade or a sharp point in a public place / possessing a bladed article | Custodial immediate |
| Develop, produce, stockpile, acquire or retain a biological agent or toxin | Custodial immediate |
What the court heard
He pleaded guilty to murder, attempted murder, production of a biological toxin (ricin), possession of a knife and possession of a record of information likely to be useful to a person committing or preparing an act of terrorism (al-Qaida manual) in Southport, Merseyside, on 29 July 2024. Sentencing Remarks
Aggravating and mitigating factors
Planned / Premeditated / Degree of Planning; Specific planned use of the weapon / weapon brought to scene; Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) / Asperger Syndrome (AS); Multiple victims