Axel Rudakubana, 18, described by Prime Minister Keir Starmer as a “two-click killer”, used a knife bought from Amazon to kill three girls at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class in Southport, Merseyside, in July, when he was aged 17.
Starmer said it was “shockingly easy” for children to buy knives on the web and said laws may include buyers having to submit an official identity document, such as a passport or driving licence, and also record a live video to prove their age, the BBC reports.
Following Rudakubana’s guilty pleas to murder on Monday, it emerged the isolated teenager, who was obsessed with genocide, had numerous interactions with agencies in Lancashire, including referrals to anti-radicalisation scheme Prevent.
Register Now to Continue Reading
Thank you for visiting Children & Young People Now and making use of our archive of more than 60,000 expert features, topics hubs, case studies and policy updates. Why not register today and enjoy the following great benefits:
What's Included
-
Free access to 4 subscriber-only articles per month
-
Email newsletter providing advice and guidance across the sector
Already have an account? Sign in here
