Southport Killer Axel Rudakubana Faces Trial for Alleged Prison Assaults

Axel Rudakubana, already serving a life sentence for the killing of mum-of-two Linda McDaid in Southport, is to face trial on charges of assaulting two men while in custody.

Court Appearance and Charges

Mr Rudakubana appeared at Reading Crown Court via a video link from Broadmoor Hospital, a high-security psychiatric facility, for a hearing on Monday. He is accused of two counts of actual bodily harm against different individuals, with the alleged incidents occurring on 11 March 2023 and 24 June 2023, respectively.

During the brief hearing, the court confirmed that a trial date has been set for 20 May 2024. Mr Rudakubana, 30, was previously convicted of manslaughter in 2023 for the unlawful killing of Ms McDaid, 49, who was found dead at her home in Southport in July 2022. He received a life sentence with a minimum term of nine years and six months.

Southport Killer Axel Rudakubana Faces Trial for Alleged Prison Assaults

Court Appearance and Charges

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