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A teenager accused of murdering three young girls in Southport once starred in a BBC Children in Need promotional video,
Axel Rudakubana, 17, appeared in a 2018 BBC fundraising clip dressed as Doctor Who. In the video titled “It’s time to do your thing,” he donned a brown trench coat and tie, emerging from the Tardis alongside four other child actors.
BBC and Talent Agency Remove Video
In light of the charges against Rudakubana, both the BBC and the child talent agency that employed him have deleted the video. A BBC source emphasized, “Children in Need has no relationship with Axel Rudakubana. The individual was contracted for the campaign video through a casting agency in 2018 and has no affiliation with any of our funded projects.”
Details of the Crime
Rudakubana is charged with murdering Bebe King, six, Elsie Dot Stancombe, seven, and Alice Dasilva Aguiar, nine, during a Taylor Swift-themed dance class in Southport, Merseyside. He also faces ten counts of attempted murder, including eight more children, dance teacher Leanne Lucas, 35, and businessman John Hayes, who tried to intervene.
Court Proceedings
Rudakubana appeared in court yesterday, where his identity was revealed following a successful application by the Mail. Judge Andrew Menary KC at Liverpool City Magistrates Court lifted the reporting restrictions, noting the public interest in accurately reporting his name.
Background and Reaction
At the time of the video, Rudakubana was represented by Ology Kids Casting in Ormskirk, Lancashire, and had participated in amateur dramatics, including a West End performance at the Shaftesbury Theatre. He was also a member of a local church choir.
The BBC Children in Need spokesperson expressed their condolences, stating, “Our deepest sympathies go out to everyone impacted by this shocking case, and we have removed the video from all of our platforms out of respect to them.”
Public Reaction and Further Unrest
The Southport stabbings have led to riots and unrest across the UK, fueled by misinformation and far-right propaganda. Violent mobs took to the streets of Southport, London, Manchester, Hartlepool, and Aldershot, causing significant damage and injuries to police officers.
Judge Menary revealed Rudakubana’s identity in a bid to quell tensions, emphasizing the importance of accurate reporting to counter false claims that had circulated online.
Appeal for Information
Anyone with further information regarding the incidents is urged to contact the police on 101 or message @MetCC on X (formerly Twitter) quoting CAD 6886/10Jul. Anonymous tips can be provided to Crimestoppers at 0800 555 111 or via their website.
