Southport Killer Axel Rudakubana: Missed Warnings About Taliban Comments Revealed in Inquiry

The Southport Inquiry has uncovered shocking details about Axel Rudakubana, the teenager who murdered three young girls at a dance class in 2024.
According to new evidence, Rudakubana had already expressed extreme political views and even talked about the Taliban during a social services visit three years before the attack. 

EarlySigns Ignored by Social Services

In October 2021, social workers from Lancashire County Council visited Rudakubana’s home after concerns about his behaviour and school absence.
During the meeting, he spoke about politics, the American government, and the Taliban, showing what one worker described as “one-sided and extreme opinions.”

The workers noted that his comments might make him vulnerable to radical ideas, but no formal action was taken. Despite an internal discussion about a possible Prevent referral, the case was never passed to the UK Government’s anti-radicalisation programme.

Who Was Axel Rudakubana?

Axel Rudakubana was 17 when he attacked a Taylor Swift-themed dance class in Southport on 29 July 2024.
Armed with a kitchen knife bought online, he killed three children — Elsie Dot Stancombe (7), Bebe King (6), and Alice da Silva Aguiar (9) — and injured ten others.
The horrific act shocked Britain and raised questions about how such a tragedy could happen after clear warning signs.

‘I Make My Own Money Online’

When questioned about skipping school, Rudakubana told the social workers, “I make my own money via the internet.”
He refused to explain further, saying only, “It’s fine, it’s not illegal.”
The team warned his parents about possible fines for truancy, but the teenager showed no concern or remorse.

Inquiry Highlights Communication Failures

Evidence presented at the Liverpool hearings shows that supervisors were aware of “extreme” opinions but failed to share details with counter-terrorism police.
Social worker Sharon Barrett admitted during testimony that the information “could have been useful” if shared earlier.
She described Rudakubana as “curious about why governments act differently” and said he compared the Taliban and the United States in political discussions.

Although Rudakubana was later referred to Prevent three times, each case was closed without further action.

A Tragedy That Could Have Been Prevented

The inquiry has focused on whether stronger communication between social services, Prevent officers, and schools could have prevented the killings.
Experts argue that the case shows major gaps in identifying youth radicalisation and mental health support at the local level.

Funerals for the victims drew hundreds of mourners, with communities across Merseyside demanding justice and accountability.

Lessons for the Future

The Southport tragedy stands as a warning about what happens when signs of radical thinking are dismissed as harmless curiosity.
Authorities must now ensure that potential extremist risks are properly assessed and reported before they turn into real-world violence.

The Southport Inquiry will continue next week, aiming to uncover how multiple agencies missed opportunities to stop Axel Rudakubana’s path to murder.

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