Southport Triple Murderer Axel Rudakubana Throws Boiling Water at Prison Officer, Causing Minor Injuries at HMP Belmarsh

Axel Rudakubana, a convicted triple murderer from Southport serving a 52-year sentence, has allegedly attacked a prison officer at HMP Belmarsh by throwing boiling water over the guard. The incident, described as a pre-planned attack, occurred on Thursday in the prison's healthcare unit, and the officer was taken to Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Woolwich as a precaution but sustained only minor injuries. Rudakubana, who murdered three young girls at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class, reportedly used a kettle in his cell to heat the water before launching the attack through a hatch in his cell door. The officer's screams alerted other officers who restrained Rudakubana. This event marks the latest in a series of security breaches within UK prisons, following an attack by Hashem Abedi, the brother of the Manchester Arena bomber, at HMP Frankland last month. Police are currently investigating the incident, and the Prison Service has condemned the attack, emphasizing their commitment to pursuing the strongest possible punishment for violence against prison staff. Rudakubana's attack has raised questions about prison security and the availability of items like kettles in cells.