Southport killer refuses to leave cell for hearing
Southport child murderer Axel Rudakubana has refused to leave his prison cell for a court hearing called to resolve a legal issue. The 18-year-old, who was last month jailed for a minimum of 52 years for the knife attack at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class on 29 July 2024, had been due to appear via video link at Liverpool Crown Court.