Southport suspect Axel Rudakubana was named to stop riots but social media lies fuelled fire, expert

The truth behind the Southport attack suspect's background may not be enough to stop rioting thugs, an expert has said. David Wilson, emeritus professor of criminology at Birmingham City University, says it is now known that alleged killer Axel Rudakubana, 17, is not an asylum seeker - as had been wrongly claimed online. Rudakubana, who turns 18 on Wednesday, faces three counts of murder and 10 of attempted murder following the incident in Southport, northwest England. While the attack has shocked the nation, misinformation online about the background of the suspect has fuelled a number of disturbances, with protests rocking several major cities. Thugs fought with cops in Southport outside a mosque following the horror attack, while in London 100 people were arrested after clashes erupted in Whitehall. Continue reading... The Sun delivers breaking news, latest gossip and incredible exclusives around the world with hubs in London, New York, Scotland and Ireland.