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School Inquiry Reveals Bullying Culture and Violence

10/23/2025

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Axel Rudakubana's behavior declined after his October 2019 exclusion for bringing a knife to school, according to the inquiry into Southport knife attack.
Alphonse Rudakubana described a "bullying culture" at the school, a claim headteacher Michael McGarry disputed, noting no knives have been found since the exclusion.
The inquiry highlighted an incident when Axel Rudakubana returned to school and attacked a student with a hockey stick, showing a lack of remorse.

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Axel Rudakubana's behavior declined after his October 2019 exclusion for bringing a knife to school, according to the inquiry into Southport knife attack.
Alphonse Rudakubana described a "bullying culture" at the school, a claim headteacher Michael McGarry disputed, noting no knives have been found since the exclusion.
The inquiry highlighted an incident when Axel Rudakubana returned to school and attacked a student with a hockey stick, showing a lack of remorse.