Merseyside police statement on todays events

Today, Axel Rudakubana has been sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum term of 52-years for his cowardly and terrifying attack on the young girls and adults at Hart Space on 29th July 2024.

We want to pay tribute to Bebe, Elsie and Alice, who will never be forgotten, the children and adults who suffered serious injuries, and those young victims who were severely traumatised by what they witnessed on that day.

Although no outcome at court could possibly ease the pain and trauma for the victims and their families, we hope that knowing he will now spend a considerable amount of time in prison will bring them some comfort.