Axel Rudakubana’s referral to the UK counterterrorism scheme was closed prematurely, three years before he murdered three young girls at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class in Southport, a review has found.

Southport killer Axel Rudakubana was not considered a terror threat despite describing the Manchester Arena bombing as a "good thing" and "talking about stabbing people", a shocking report has revealed.

The Home Secretary has said the Prevent learning review concluded Axel Rudakubana should have been referred to the next stage of the scheme.