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Yahoo
11-05-2025
- Yahoo
Southport killer's supervision at London prison ‘cut back' before alleged boiling water attack
Southport triple killer Axel Rudakubana's supervision was downgraded before an alleged attack on a prison officer at HMP Belmarsh, according to reports. The 18-year-old allegedly used a kettle in his cell to heat water up and then poured boiling water over the officer on Thursday, the PA news agency understands. The prison officer was taken to hospital as a precautionary measure, did not require further treatment and was discharged later that evening, it is understood. READ MORE: 'Council told us to sign tenancy or be homeless - the flat had bloodstains on curtains and rats' READ MORE: Brent Cross fire breaks out in car park with several vehicles burnt out They are expected to return to work next week. Rudakubana was jailed for a minimum of 52 years in January for the murders of three girls and attempted murders of eight other children, class instructor Leanne Lucas and businessman John Hayes. The 18-year-old murdered Alice da Silva Aguiar, nine, Bebe King, six, and Elsie Dot Stancombe, seven, and injured 10 others during the attack at the Taylor Swift-themed workshop in the town on July 29 last year. It is being reported in The Sun that Rudakubana's prison supervision was downgraded in recent weeks as he was previously in a healthcare unit being monitored round the clock. A Prison Service spokesperson said on Friday: 'Police are investigating an attack on a prison officer at HMP Belmarsh yesterday. 'Violence in prison will not be tolerated and we will always push for the strongest possible punishment for attacks on our hardworking staff.' Mark Fairhurst, national chairman of the Prison Officers Association (POA), told The Sun: 'Why are we giving people like Rudakubana the same privileges and freedoms as other inmates? It makes no sense. 'We have to base everything on risk and don't give access to things with which they can attack staff. 'We have to have super-max security units, based on the American system, for inmates like him. Prisoners like this are not going to reform or rehabilitate.' Shadow justice secretary Robert Jenrick posted a video on X in which he said: 'Since when did the right of a sick criminal to make a cup of tea come before the safety of a prison officer? 'On Thursday, we're told, the Southport killer, Axel Rudakubana, attacked a prison officer with boiling water. The officer was hospitalised. My thoughts are with him and his family. 'This wasn't an isolated case. For weeks, I have warned about the safety of prison officers in some of our highest security prisons. 'Just a few weeks ago, one of the terrorists behind the Manchester arena bombing attacked prison officers with a makeshift weapon and boiling oil, which he'd somehow managed to get hold of despite being in a supposed segregation centre in a top security prison. 'Well enough is enough. We must never put the rights of criminals and terrorists above the safety of prison officers. Labour's Justice Secretary needs to get a grip or else I fear it is only a matter of time before a prison officer loses their life.' The number of assaults on staff in adult prisons in England and Wales per year has reached its highest level in a decade, according to data from the Ministry of Justice. Some 10,605 assaults on staff in male and female jails were recorded in 2024, up from 9,204 in 2023 and nearly three times the 3,640 in 2014. Four guards were attacked with hot oil and homemade weapons by Manchester Arena bomb plotter Hashem Abedi at HMP Frankland in County Durham in April, with the inmate transferred to Belmarsh after the incident. In response to the rise in attacks, Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood previously announced that the use of tasers will be trialled in prisons and confirmed the Prison Service will conduct a 'snap review' of the use of protective body armour for prison officers. Looking for more from MyLondon? Subscribe to our daily newsletters here for the latest and greatest updates from across London.
The Guardian
09-05-2025
- The Guardian
Police investigate alleged attack on prison officer by Southport triple killer
Police are investigating an alleged attack on a prison officer at HMP Belmarsh by Southport triple killer Axel Rudakubana. On Thursday, Rudakubana, 18, allegedly used a kettle in his cell to heat water up and then poured boiling water over the officer. The prison officer was taken to hospital as a precaution and was discharged on the same day and is expected back to work next week. A Prison Service spokesperson said: 'Police are investigating an attack on a prison officer at HMP Belmarsh [on Thursday]. Violence in prison will not be tolerated and we will always push for the strongest possible punishment for attacks on our hard-working staff.' Rudakubana was jailed for a minimum of 52 years in January for the murders of three girls – Alice da Silva Aguiar, nine, Bebe King, six, and Elsie Dot Stancombe, seven – and attempted murders of eight other children, dance class instructor Leanne Lucas and businessman John Hayes. The attack took place at a Taylor Swift-themed workshop in Southport on 29 July 2024, and 10 others were injured. He was also convicted of offences including producing ricin, possessing terrorist material, and possessing a knife. In April, the home secretary said that an inquiry into the Southport murders had formally begun its work looking at how to learn lessons from the attack. According to data from the Ministry of Justice, assaults on staff in adult prisons in England and Wales per year has reached its highest level in a decade. About 10,605 assaults on staff in male and female jails were recorded in 2024, up from 9,204 in 2023 and over the triple the recorded amount in 2014 – which was 3640. Justice secretary Shabana Mahmood has previously announced that the use of Tasers will be trialled in prisons. She also confirmed the Prison Service will conduct a 'snap review' of the use of protective body armour for prison officers. In a post on X, shadow justice secretary Robert Jenrick said: 'Warning after warning has been ignored. I personally raised security at HMP Belmarsh just last week. 'This is a full blown crisis. No more lengthy 'reviews' – the justice secretary needs to act NOW.'
Daily Mail
09-05-2025
- Daily Mail
Southport knife attacker Axel Rudakubana, 18, hospitalised prison guard at HMP Belmarsh by hurling scalding water over them in 'pre-planned attack'
Southport killer Axel Rudakubanu has thrown scorching water over a prison guard, in a horrifying pre-planned attack from a landing. The 18-year-old triple murderer, who was sentenced to 52 years for the murders of Bebe King, six, Elsie Dot Stancome, seven, and Alice da Silva Aguiar, nine, poured boiling water over the officer at HMP Belmarsh in southeast London on Thursday. Other guards heard their colleague's screams and restrained Rudakubana following the attack. It was feared the killer had added sugar to the scalding water in a bid to cause more severe injuries. However, it is understood that the prison officer was taken to hospital as a precautionary measure and was discharged later that day. He is due to return to work next week. A source told The Sun: 'It seems miraculous he was not more badly hurt, and luckily the water was not mixed with sugar. Saying that Rudakubana's regime would 'now be incredibly strict', they added: 'He is clearly not rehabilitated at all, and someone like him has nothing to lose.' An investigation has since been launched to determine how Rudakubanu obtained boiling water to throw over a prison guard. The Prison Service said: 'Police are investigating an attack on a prison officer at HMP Belmarsh. 'Violence in prison will not be tolerated and we will always push for the strongest possible punishment for attacks on our hard-working staff.' A Scotland Yard spokesperson said: 'The Met is investigating after a prison officer was subject to a serious assault at HMP Belmarsh on the afternoon of Thursday, 8 May.' It comes after the Southport monster was jailed for life after launching an attack on a Taylor Swift-themed dance class in Southport last July, where he murdered three young girls. He has been caged on the same secure unit as Manchester Arena terrorist, Hashem Abedi, who assaulted prison guards in HMP Frankland last month. It is believed Abedi is in a segregation unit where prisoners do not have any contact with other inmates.
Telegraph
09-05-2025
- Telegraph
Southport killer ‘attacks prison officer'
The Southport killer Axel Rudakubana is reported to have attacked a prison officer at HMP Belmarsh. Police are investigating the alleged attack at the prison in southeast London on Thursday. A Prison Service spokesman said: 'Police are investigating an attack on a prison officer at HMP Belmarsh yesterday. 'Violence in prison will not be tolerated and we will always push for the strongest possible punishment for attacks on our hardworking staff.' Rudakubana is serving life in jail for the murders of Alice da Silva Aguiar, 9, Bebe King, 6, and Elsie Dot Stancombe, 7, at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class in Southport in July. The Sun reported that he poured boiling water over a prison officer who was taken to hospital with minor injuries.
Sky News
09-05-2025
- Sky News
Police investigating alleged attack on prison officer by Southport triple murderer Axel Rudakubana
Police are investigating an alleged attack on a prison officer by Southport triple killer Axel Rudakubana on Thursday, Sky News understands. A Prison Service spokesperson said: "Police are investigating an attack on a prison officer at HMP Belmarsh yesterday. "Violence in prison will not be tolerated and we will always push for the strongest possible punishment for attacks on our hardworking staff." Rudakubana is serving life in jail for murdering Alice da Silva Aguiar, nine, Bebe King, six, and Elsie Dot Stancombe, seven, at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class last year. He poured boiling water over the prison officer, who was taken to hospital as a precaution but only suffered minor injuries. Sky News understood the prison officer was taken to hospital as a precaution and was discharged the same day and is expected to return to work next week.
