Leanne Lucas was one of 20 sat on the public benches as Axel Rudakubana appeared via video link to HMP Belmarsh
A yoga teacher seriously injured in the Southport stabbings was present as the suspect appeared in Liverpool Crown Court this afternoon. Leanne Lucas, who was hospitalised following the incident on July 29 this year, was among 20 people sat on the public benches as teenage suspect Axel Rudakubana appeared for a plea and trial preparation hearing. The 18-year-old, of Banks in Lancashire, appeared before the court this afternoon, Wednesday, November 13 via video link to HMP Belmarsh.
Mr Justice Goose said: 'There must be a preparatory hearing because of the section 58 offence.' The judge told the court the defendant had “chosen” not to say anything and ordered a further preparatory hearing ahead of the trial to take place on December 12. He added: “It is important the court and the public know what the issues are in this trial and the 12th of December hearing will allow that.” As he remanded the defendant in custody, he addressed Rudakubana directly.
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