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Inmate Serving 52 Years Attacks Officer with Boiling Water

5/10/2025

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An 18-year-old inmate, Axel Rudakubana, serving a staggering 52-year sentence for the tragic murder of three girls, is under investigation for allegedly attacking a prison officer at HMP Belmarsh. Reports indicate he threw boiling water at the officer, prompting a stern warning from the Prison Service against violence towards staff.

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An 18-year-old inmate, Axel Rudakubana, serving a staggering 52-year sentence for the tragic murder of three girls, is under investigation for allegedly attacking a prison officer at HMP Belmarsh. Reports indicate he threw boiling water at the officer, prompting a stern warning from the Prison Service against violence towards staff.