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Southport killer Axel Rudakubana referred to Prevent terror programme several times

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Southport killer Axel Rudakubana was referred to counter-terror Prevent programme several times before attack.

The 18-year-old admitted stabbing three young girls to death in July last year .

He also pleaded guilty to a range of charges including the attempted murders of eight children and two adults.

He is due to be sentenced on Thursday and is expected to be given a life sentence.

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semi-formal

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English

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49

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