Southport killer Axel Rudakubana transferred to Broadmoor hospital from prison

NewsUK & WorldJusticeThe Ministry of Justice has confirmed the move20:08, 23 Jul 2026Updated 20:13, 23 Jul 2026Southport killer Axel Rudakubana has been transferred from prison to Broadmoor psychiatric hospital, the Ministry of Justice has confirmed.Officials approved the transfer on behalf of ministers, but a spokesperson for the department stressed it does not alter his 52-year sentence.Next Wednesday marks two years since Rudakubana carried out an attack at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class on July 29 2024, killing three girls.The move to Broadmoor high security hospital from the category A prison Belmarsh was first reported by the Guardian on Thursday.Offenders who present an increased risk, and cannot be managed safely in a prison environment because of mental disorders, can be moved