Two-phase public inquiry into Southport murders formally launched
- Yvette Cooper has launched a two-phase public inquiry into the Southport murders, focusing on the circumstances surrounding Axel Rudakubana's attack, which killed three young girls in July 2024.
- The first phase will investigate issues around policing and agencies connected to Rudakubana, particularly addressing his previous referrals to the Government's Prevent scheme that were closed.
- Sir Adrian Fulford will chair the inquiry, which aims to uncover failings that allowed Rudakubana, who had a history of violence, to commit his attack.
- Cooper stated that understanding what went wrong is crucial to prevent future tragedies like the brutal murder of Bebe, Elsie, and Alice.
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Public inquiry launches to investigate Southport stabbings tragedy
A PUBLIC inquiry into what went wrong in the lead-up to the Southport stabbings began its work yesterday. It will look into any potential failings by public organisations dealing with Axel Rudakubana before he launched his deadly attacks when aged 17. ReutersA public inquiry into what went wrong in the lead-up to Axel Rudakubana’s Southport stabbing spree began its work yesterday[/caption] The inquiry, which will have powers to summon witnesse…

Inquiry into Southport murders begins work
Yvette Cooper announced the start of the two-phase statutory public inquiry on Monday.
Major inquiry into Southport murders launched as Yvette Cooper vows to unearth failings - The Mirror
Yvette Cooper said the public inquiry into the Southport murders at a Taylor-Swift themed dance class will probe failings that allowed Axel Rudakubana to commit 'horrendous attack'
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