Teen Charged with Terror Offence After Tragic Knife Attack

Axel Rudakubana, 18, was charged with terrorism and producing ricin after murdering three young girls in England. Despite police dismissing terrorism links, nationwide riots erupted from misleading social media claims. Authorities emphasize low public risk and clarify Rudakubana's charges do not imply terrorist motivation.

A teenager accused of murdering three young girls in northern England faces additional charges related to terrorism and ricin production, authorities revealed Tuesday. Axel Rudakubana, 18, allegedly committed the shocking stabbings at a Taylor Swift dance event in Southport, which resulted in widespread unrest across the nation.

Despite the new charges, police maintain that the incident does not carry a terrorism classification. However, searches of Rudakubana's residence led to accusations involving ricin production and an al-Qaeda training manual. Merseyside Chief Constable Serena Kennedy assured the public of a 'low to very low' safety risk.

Rumors falsely linking the suspect to radical Islamism fueled riots and violence against asylum seekers. Officials clarified Rudakubana's British origins and dismiss any terrorism connection. The teenager, yet to plead to the murder charges, appeared in court in August amid continued public scrutiny and conjecture.

(With inputs from agencies.)