Southport murderer Axel Rudakubana was under the care of mental health services at Alder Hey Hospital
According to a fresh statement from Alder Hey, Southport killer Axel Rudakubana is receiving mental health treatment.
The children’s hospital trust has revealed that the perpetrator, who killed Alice da Silva Aguiar, Bebe King, and Elsie Dot Stancombe in Southport last year, used its services between 2019 and 2023.
However, he ceased using such services after February 2023, according to ECHO data.
Rudakubana was sentenced yesterday (Thursday, January 23) to at least 52 years in jail for his actions.
Last July, the 18-year-old killed three children and tried to kill eight more children and two adults at the Hart Space in Southport.
After altering his plea to guilty on Monday (January 20), doubts have been raised concerning Rudakubana’s services.
Earlier this week, the ECHO requested Alder Hey Children’s Hospital Trust to confirm if he had been examined by its Child and Adolescent Mental Health services, which operate in communities around the area.
In an early statement, the trust stated: “Following Axel Rudakubana’s conviction, we welcome the announcement of an independent public inquiry and will fully cooperate with the process.”
It would be inappropriate for us to make any other comments at this time.”
During a press conference attended by many agency heads, more doubts were raised concerning Rudakubana’s treatment in mental health facilities.
Assistant Chief Constable Mark Winstanley of Lancashire Police attended the news conference as head of the county’s Children’s Safeguarding Assurance Partnership.
The ECHO requested Winstanley for further information regarding Rudakubana’s interaction with NHS mental health services, as well as if any evaluations were conducted on him.
Responding, ACC Winstanley stated: “What I can’t really do is speak on behalf of health and give you facts about that.
What I can tell you is that health is one of the three statutory members of the Children’s Safeguarding Assurance Board, has been actively involved from the start of this investigation, has fully participated in the CSPR, and is an integral component of the partnership.
So, although I can’t provide you any information on behalf of health, that interaction will be included in the CSPR.
A spokeswoman said, “Our thoughts are with the families of Alice, Bebe, and Elsie, as well as all those affected by the events of July 29.”
We can confirm that Axel Rudakubana received treatment from Alder Hey Services, including our Community Mental Health Service, from 2019 to 2023.
He had ceased using the program in February 2023, despite repeated offers of assistance.
“Following the sad tragedy in July, we are fully participating in a Children’s Safeguarding Practice Review commissioned by the Children’s Safeguarding Partnership to see whether any lessons may be learned.
“We appreciate the launch of an impartial public investigation and will fully cooperate and support the process.
We are unable to disclose any more information that may possibly prejudice that investigation, and will make no further comment at this time.”
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