Axel Rudakubana charged with assaulting prison officers at HMP Belmarsh
Axel Rudakubana, currently in custody for the Southport stabbings, faces new charges of assaulting prison staff. Prosecutors allege he threw a mixture of boiling water and sugar at an officer.
Axel Rudakubana, the individual currently awaiting trial for the 2024 Southport stabbings, has been charged with three counts of assaulting prison officers. The incident allegedly occurred at HMP Belmarsh, where Rudakubana is being held on remand.
According to the charges, Rudakubana is accused of throwing a container of boiling water mixed with sugar at a prison officer, an act that can cause severe, lasting burns due to the substance's adhesive properties. In addition to the charge of grievous bodily harm, he faces two further counts of assault on emergency workers. The Crown Prosecution Service confirmed that these charges are separate from the ongoing legal proceedings regarding the Southport incident. Rudakubana is scheduled to appear in court via video link to face these new allegations. The prison service has not provided specific details regarding the condition of the officer involved, citing ongoing legal proceedings and security protocols.
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Reported the new charges as a straightforward criminal update without sensationalizing the underlying context.
"boiling water mixed with sugar"
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- ·The current medical status of the prison officer targeted in the alleged attack.
- ·Whether the prison has implemented new safety measures following this specific incident.
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