Southport killer accused of throwing boiling water mixed with sugar at prison officer
Axel Rudakubana, currently serving a life sentence for murder, has appeared in court to face new charges of assaulting prison officers. The allegations include throwing boiling water and possessing improvised weapons while in custody.
Why it matters
The case involves a high-profile defendant and raises questions regarding prison safety and the management of high-risk inmates.
Image source, Elizabeth Cook/PA Wire Image caption, Axel Rudakubana appeared at the court hearing wearing a pale grey and blue tracksuit top
Southport killer Axel Rudakubana allegedly threw boiling water mixed with sugar at a prison officer, a court has heard.
The 20-year-old, who is serving life sentences for murdering three children at a dance class in Southport in July 2024, appeared via video link at Westminster Magistrates' Court from Broadmoor secure psychiatric hospital on Monday.
He is charged with the attempted grievous bodily harm of a prison officer at HMP Belmarsh, having allegedly thrown the boiling mix through the hatch in his cell door on 8 May last year.
Rudakubana is also charged with two other assaults of prison officers, as well as possession of a knife or other offensive weapon in prison.
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