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Southport attacker pleads guilty to murdering three girls at dance class

Sky News Monday, 20 January 2025
The teenager accused of killing three girls in a knife attack at a dance class in Southport in July last year has pleaded guilty to their murders.
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News video: Axel Rudakubana arrives at court ahead of sentencing

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A prison van believed to contain Axel Rudakubana arrives at Liverpool Crown Court for his sentencing after he admitted the murders of three girls at a dance class in Southport. The 18-year-old pleaded guilty to all 16 offences he faced on the first day of his trial at Liverpool Crown Court on Monday....

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