The family of Axel Rudakubana are “devastated” following his knife attack on a Southport holiday club, the church attended by his father has said.

Leaders of The Community Church in Southport, where Axel Rudakubana's father Alphonse was a "valued part" of the congregation, released a statement addressing previous speculation about him after his son's plea.

The UK government has announced a public inquiry into the murders of three young girls after it emerged Rudakubana was referred to an anti-extremism programme.

Lancashire County Council have welcomed the announcement of a public inquiry into the failings to identify Axel Rudakubana as a terror threat prior to the Southport Stabbings.

Axel Rudakabana has pleaded guilty to the murder of three young girls in a knife attack at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class in Southport. Kamal and Camilla reflect on the horrific events of July last year and ask what the subsequent unrest tells us about our society.