The Attack and Aftermath
, 18, pleaded guilty to murdering three young girls and attempting to murder 10 others during a stabbing at a -themed dance class in , on July 29, 2024.
The attack sparked riots across England and , fueled by false claims that Rudakubana was an asylum-seeker. Over 1,200 people were arrested amid the unrest.
Legal Proceedings and Charges
Rudakubana faces life imprisonment for the murders, with additional charges for possessing ricin and an al-Qaida manual. His mental health will be considered in sentencing.
Despite being 17 at the time, Rudakubana's name was released due to misinformation concerns. The motive remains unclear, and police do not classify the stabbings as acts of terrorism.