Judge

Accordingly, I pass sentence in his voluntary absence whilst his counsel, both leading and junior, and solicitor are present in court. On the 29th of July last year, Rudica Barner left home and travelled by taxi to the Hart Space in Hart Street, Southport, armed with a large kitchen knife which he had bought on the internet on the 13th of July, 16 days earlier.

He knew that there was to be a Taylor Swift themed yoga and dance workshop where very young girls, mostly aged between six and 11, were to enjoy an organized party safely in an upstairs room where the organizers were to look after him. There were 26 children in the party, all of them happy and enjoying themselves.

He knew that there was to be a Taylor Swift themed yoga and dance workshop where very young girls, mostly aged between six and 11, were to enjoy an organized party safely in an upstairs room where the organizers were to look after him. There were 26 children in the party, all of them happy and enjoying themselves.

He knew that there was to be a Taylor Swift themed yoga and dance workshop where very young girls, mostly aged between six and 11, were to enjoy an organized party safely in an upstairs room where the organizers were to look after him. There were 26 children in the party, all of them happy and enjoying themselves.

It started at about half past nine that morning on a warm summer's day, but he had targeted those very young children for the horrific, extreme violence he was intent upon. At 11.45 that morning, he arrived and walked straight into the building at the stairs to where he could hear the sound of happy children. In his mind was the intention to murder as many of them as he physically could.

It started at about half past nine that morning on a warm summer's day, but he had targeted those very young children for the horrific, extreme violence he was intent upon. At 11.45 that morning, he arrived and walked straight into the building at the stairs to where he could hear the sound of happy children. In his mind was the intention to murder as many of them as he physically could.

It started at about half past nine that morning on a warm summer's day, but he had targeted those very young children for the horrific, extreme violence he was intent upon. At 11.45 that morning, he arrived and walked straight into the building at the stairs to where he could hear the sound of happy children. In his mind was the intention to murder as many of them as he physically could.

He wanted to try and carry out mass murder of innocent, happy, young girls. And over about 15 minutes, he savagely killed three of them and attempted to kill eight more, as well as two adults who tried to stop him. It was of such extreme violence of the utmost and exceptionally high seriousness that it is difficult to comprehend why it was done.

He wanted to try and carry out mass murder of innocent, happy, young girls. And over about 15 minutes, he savagely killed three of them and attempted to kill eight more, as well as two adults who tried to stop him. It was of such extreme violence of the utmost and exceptionally high seriousness that it is difficult to comprehend why it was done.

He wanted to try and carry out mass murder of innocent, happy, young girls. And over about 15 minutes, he savagely killed three of them and attempted to kill eight more, as well as two adults who tried to stop him. It was of such extreme violence of the utmost and exceptionally high seriousness that it is difficult to comprehend why it was done.

I am sure that Rudacabana had a settled and determined intention to carry out these offences, and that had he been able to, he would have killed each and every child, all 26 of them, as well as any adults who got in his way. I am now going to sentence Axel Rudacabana, having explained my reasons. On counts one to three murder, I sentence him to custody for life

I am sure that Rudacabana had a settled and determined intention to carry out these offences, and that had he been able to, he would have killed each and every child, all 26 of them, as well as any adults who got in his way. I am now going to sentence Axel Rudacabana, having explained my reasons. On counts one to three murder, I sentence him to custody for life

I am sure that Rudacabana had a settled and determined intention to carry out these offences, and that had he been able to, he would have killed each and every child, all 26 of them, as well as any adults who got in his way. I am now going to sentence Axel Rudacabana, having explained my reasons. On counts one to three murder, I sentence him to custody for life

with a minimum term which he must serve in custody of 52 years. On counts 4 to 11, I sentence him concurrently to custody for life, with a minimum term of 18 years. On counts 12 and 13, I sentence him concurrently to custody for life, with a minimum term of 16 years. On counts 14 and 16, I sentence him to 18 months' custody, concurrently with each other and all other offences.

with a minimum term which he must serve in custody of 52 years. On counts 4 to 11, I sentence him concurrently to custody for life, with a minimum term of 18 years. On counts 12 and 13, I sentence him concurrently to custody for life, with a minimum term of 16 years. On counts 14 and 16, I sentence him to 18 months' custody, concurrently with each other and all other offences.

with a minimum term which he must serve in custody of 52 years. On counts 4 to 11, I sentence him concurrently to custody for life, with a minimum term of 18 years. On counts 12 and 13, I sentence him concurrently to custody for life, with a minimum term of 16 years. On counts 14 and 16, I sentence him to 18 months' custody, concurrently with each other and all other offences.

Accordingly, in total, I sentence Rudi Cabana to 13 sentences of custody for life, and a minimum term to be served in custody of 51 days and 190 days. It is highly likely that he will never be released.

Accordingly, in total, I sentence Rudi Cabana to 13 sentences of custody for life, and a minimum term to be served in custody of 51 days and 190 days. It is highly likely that he will never be released.

Accordingly, in total, I sentence Rudi Cabana to 13 sentences of custody for life, and a minimum term to be served in custody of 51 days and 190 days. It is highly likely that he will never be released.

At this time, I want to advise you of your right against self-incrimination. You can step down. Thank you.