Following the tragic stabbing that took place at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class, the teenager charger with murder has now been sentenced.
Identified as 18-year-old Axel Rudakubana, he was sentenced to 52 years behind bars.
The judge in the case, Judge Julian Goose, said the incident was "the most extreme, shocking and exceptionally serious crime.”
It was reported that since Rudakubana was under 18-years-old at the time of the offence, he was unable to be sentenced to life.
In July 2024, a mass stabbing occurred in Southport, England, at a Taylor Swift-themed dance and yoga class.
Rudakubana was arrested and charged with murder that same month, at the age of 17, following the death of three children, with more injured.
The incident had nothing to do with Taylor Swift herself, however, she did send condolences.
"The horror of yesterday’s attack in Southport is washing over me continuously, and I’m just completely in shock. The loss of life and innocence, and the horrendous trauma inflicted on everyone who was there, the families and first responders.”
"These were just little kids at a dance class. I am at a complete loss for how to ever convey my sympathies to these families.”
There have also been condolences shared by member of the British Royal family.
Prince William and Princess Kate Middleton said, "As parents, we cannot begin to imagine what the families, friends and loved ones of those killed and injured in Southport today are going through. We send our love, thoughts and prayers to all those involved in this horrid and heinous attack.”
"Thank you also to the emergency responders who, despite being met with the most horrific scenes, demonstrated compassion and professionalism when your community needed you most.”
The couple later paid a visit to the first responders who attended the scene and assisted the attacked victims. This was Kate's first public appearance since she finished chemotherapy, after she was diagnosed with an unknown cancer form earlier in the year.
King Charles III held a private audience with survivors and families at Clarence House following the attack.
The Royal Family also partnered with Blue Light Card Foundation to start a National Police and Wellbeing Service.
This was set up to provide donations to individuals requiring psychological and physical rehab after the attack.
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