Teenager Accused of Murdering Three Young Girls Once Starred as Doctor Who in a BBC Children in Need Promo Video in Southport

In a surprising twist, it has come to light that the teenager accused of a horrific crime once appeared in a BBC Children in Need promotional video.

Axel Rudakubana, now 17, had a brief stint in the spotlight back in 2018, where he portrayed Doctor Who in a fundraising clip for the BBC. Dressed in a brown trench coat and tie, Rudakubana emerged from the TARDIS in the video titled “It’s time to do your thing.”

The video featured Rudakubana alongside other child actors dressed as different versions of the Doctor. The BBC and the child talent agency that hired him have since removed the video from their platforms following the recent revelations.

The teenager has been charged with the tragic murders of three young girls—Bebe King, six; Elsie Dot Stancombe, seven; and Alice Dasilva Aguiar, nine—at a dance studio in Southport, Merseyside. Additionally, he faces ten counts of attempted murder involving more children and adults who were caught up in the incident.

Anonymity and Revelation

Initially, Rudakubana’s identity was protected under UK law, which grants anonymity to suspects under 18, except in extraordinary cases. However, after a successful application by MailOnline, the restrictions were lifted, and his identity can now be disclosed.

The promotional video, which featured Pudsey Bear, showed Rudakubana encouraging viewers to participate in fundraising efforts, including dressing up as every incarnation of Doctor Who and even running from John O’Groats to Land’s End.

Behind the Scenes

At the time of the video, Rudakubana was represented by Ology Kids Casting, based in Ormskirk, near Southport.

The agency, co-run by Laura Beckford, wife of former Everton footballer Jermaine Beckford, and her brother Andrew, has expressed deep upset over the association. They have since removed posts about Rudakubana’s acting career, including one that highlighted his appearance in the Children in Need promo.

A Troubling Impact

During the period when the video was made, Rudakubana was involved in various amateur dramatic activities and was known for his singing in a local church choir.

The BBC Children in Need spokesperson has expressed profound sympathy for those affected by the current situation and has removed the video from all platforms out of respect.

Public Unrest and Misinformation

Following the unmasking of Rudakubana, there has been significant unrest. Misinformation spread by a fake news site and Russian state media falsely claimed Rudakubana arrived in the UK last year and was under surveillance.

This led to violent riots across the UK, resulting in injuries to police officers, and damage to public property.

In response to the escalating violence, Judge Andrew Menary KC decided to reveal Rudakubana’s identity in a bid to de-escalate the situation.

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