Southport triple killer Axel Rudakubana investigated over attack on prison officer

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10 May 2025 • 4:37 PM MYT
The Independent
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  • Axel Rudakubana, the Southport triple killer serving a 52-year sentence, is under investigation for allegedly attacking a Prison officer at HMP Belmarsh.
  • Rudakubana allegedly poured boiling water from a heated kettle onto the officer.
  • The officer was briefly hospitalized as a precaution but is expected to return to work next week.
  • This incident follows other security breaches at HMP Belmarsh, raising concerns about prison safety.
  • Assaults on prison staff in England and Wales have reached a ten-year high, prompting calls for increased security measures.

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