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Southport MP and Conservatives urge review of 52-year sentence for Rudakubana

Jan 24, 2025 | otsnews.co.uk | James Cave

Patrick Hurley, Southport’s Labour MP, and the Southport Conservative Association have called on the Attorney General Richard Hermer to review the custodial sentence handed to Southport attacker Axel Rudakubana on Thursday. Rudakubana, 18, was sentenced to imprisonment for life, with a 52-year term before he would become eligible for parole. Presiding, Mr Justice Goose said it was likely that Rudakubana would spend the rest of his life in prison.
Southport attacker sentenced to life with minimum of 52 years

Jan 23, 2025 | otsnews.co.uk | James Cave

Axel Rudakubana, who earlier this week plead guilty to the murder of Elsie Dot Stancombe, Alice da Silva Aguiar and Bebe King, has been sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum term of 52 years. Following a dramatic and often distressing day at Liverpool Crown Court, Justice Goose told the courtroom that Rudakubana “planned to kill as many as he could” and would likely never be released from prison.
Yvette Cooper announces public inquiry into Southport attack

Jan 20, 2025 | otsnews.co.uk | James Cave

Home Secretary Yvette Cooper has announced the government will hold a public inquiry, to determine how Axel Rudakubana was able to conduct the murder of three girls despite being known to a range of state agencies. Rudakubana, now 18, earlier plead guilty to a range of offences including the murders of Bebe King, Alice da Silva Aguiar and Elsie Dot Stancombe. In a statement, Yvette Cooper said: “The families and the people of Southport need answers about what happened leading up to this attack.
Southport town centre businesses see turnover drop by up to 70% following July events

Dec 11, 2024 | otsnews.co.uk | James Cave

Town centre businesses in Southport have experienced a dramatic downturn in turnover, with reductions ranging from 40% to 70% following the events of July 2024, according to a report presented to Sefton Council.
Southport MP Patrick Hurley to vote against assisted dying bill

Nov 28, 2024 | otsnews.co.uk | James Cave

Southport MP Patrick Hurley has told constituents he plans to vote against a bill that could legalise assisted dying for terminally ill patients. MPs will be given a free vote in the Commons on Friday on a private members bill introduced by Labour MP Kim Leadbeater. The bill would enable patients wishing to end their lives to seek independent assessments from two doctors before applying to a High Court judge.
Firefighters tackle blaze at former Hesketh Centre building

Nov 16, 2024 | otsnews.co.uk | James Cave

A significant emergency services present is operating on Albert Road, with firefighters from Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service extinguishing a blaze at the former Hesketh Centre building. OTS News understands that emergency services were informed of the fire in the middle of the night. As of 8:00am, six appliances remain on scene. Park Road and Albert Road are closed to traffic approaching the junction. Firefighters have not entered the building, due to the risk of collapsing roofs and ceilings.
Axel Rudakubana silent again through latest court hearing

Nov 13, 2024 | otsnews.co.uk | James Cave

Axel Rudakubana once again refused to engage with Liverpool Crown Court during a plea and preparation hearing on his charges of murder and attempted murder this afternoon. Rudakubana, now 18, appeared via video link from HMP Belmarsh for the proceedings. He is accused of the murders of Alice Aguilar, Elsie Dot Stancombe, and Bebe King, following a brutal attack on Hart Street in July.
Sefton Conservatives suggest hoodies to aid pensioners amid fuel cuts

Nov 7, 2024 | otsnews.co.uk | James Cave

Councillors could vote to give pensioners in Southport hoodies sponsored by local businesses to keep them warm this winter. Conservative group leader Mike Prendergast has proposed the suggestion as part of a wider motion to tackle the Government’s cutting of the winter fuel allowance for pensioners not in receipt of pension credit.
Hart Street suspect faces new charges after Al-Qaeda manual, ricin found at home

Oct 29, 2024 | otsnews.co.uk | James Cave

The suspect charged with July’s attack at Hart Street will face additional charges after it was revealed he accessed an Al-Qaeda manual and ricin was found in his home. Axel Rudakubana will appear via videolink at Westminster Magistrates Court tomorrow.
Sentences for Southport Mosque riot surge past 100 years

Oct 18, 2024 | otsnews.co.uk | James Cave

Those involved in the violent riots outside Southport Mosque in July have now collectively received over 100 years of prison sentences. The unrest erupted on 30 July, just a day after the tragic murders of three girls—Alice Aguilar, Bebe King, and Elsie Dot Stancombe—at a dance holiday camp on nearby Hart Street. More than 50 police officers were injured during the violence.