Southport killer Axel Rudakubana has been charged with three assaults on prison staff at Belmarsh, the Metropolitan Police said

Southport killer Axel Rudakubana has been charged over a series of attacks on staff while in prison.

Rudakubana was jailed for the brutal stabbings of Alice da Silva Aguiar, nine; Bebe King, six; and Elsie Dot Stancombe, seven, at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class in Southport on July 29 2024.

Eight other children, dance teacher Leanne Lucas and businessman John Hayes were physically injured in the attack.

And now 19-year-old Rudakubana has been charged with multiple assaults on prison staff at HMP Belmarsh.

He has been accused of assault on an emergency worker on May 6, 2025, attempted grievous bodily harm on May 8, 2025, unauthorised possession of an offensive weapon in prison on June 26, 2025 and assault on an emergency worker on October 28, 2025

He will appear before Westminster Magistrates’ Court via videolink on Friday, 11 September. Last week the Ministry of Justice confirmed that he was transferred from prison to Broadmoor psychiatric hospital.

Rudakubana is in jail for a minimum of 52 years over the Southport attacks.

Wednesday marked two years from the incident and a three-minute silence was held in the town at 3pm. The silence was observed by public bodies including Sefton Council and members of the public were invited to join in, wherever they were at the time.

Merseyside Police officers and staff also take part in the silence. In a statement posted on social media, with a pink background, the force said: “Today we pause to remember the light, the kindness and the joy that Alice, Bebe and Elsie brought into this world.

“We will never forget that day or the impact it has had on those whose lives were taken, their loved ones, those who survived, and those who responded.”

Following their deaths, foundations were set up in memory of Alice, Bebe and Elsie.

Alice’s WonderDance Foundation aims to “spread Alice’s magic” by supporting young dancers and Elsie’s Story hopes to continue her legacy by supporting young people and children.

Bebe’s Hive was launched to support grieving children with creative sessions.

In an open letter to the community last week, Sefton Council said local spaces had been identified for residents to go to “say a prayer, light a candle, speak to someone or spend a quiet moment reflecting”.

The council said: “We fully understand that many of us still need to grieve and to acknowledge the day and there is no right or wrong way to do this. Whether you choose to attend a reflective space, observe the silence, spend time with loved ones, or simply take a quiet moment to yourself, we encourage everyone to do whatever feels most appropriate to you.”