Southport killer accused of throwing boiling water mixed with sugar at prison officer

Axel Rudakubana is accused of grievous bodily harm and two other assaults of prison officers while serving a life sentence.

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Southport killer accused of throwing boiling water mixed with sugar at prison officer

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BBC Published 21 September 2026

Southport killer accused of throwing boiling water mixed with sugar at prison officer

Sky Published 21 September 2026

Southport killer accused of throwing boiling water mixed with sugar at prison officer

Southport killer Axel Rudakubana allegedly threw boiling water mixed with sugar at a prison officer and punched another while at HMP Belmarsh.

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