Southport killer Axel Rudakubana charged with attacking three prison officers

Rudakubana commented only to confirm his name and other details in a 15-minute hearing.

The court appearance was made via video link from Broadmoor psychiatric hospital.

The 20-year-old had his head resting on his hand during the hearing.

The court heard how one alleged attack resulted in a male prison officer having boiling water mixed with sugar thrown in his face on May 8 last year.

The liquid was allegedly thrown at the officer through an open cell hatch.

It is alleged that a female prison officer had an unknown liquid thrown at her just two days earlier.

In the third incident, another male officer was allegedly punched in the face.

Rudakubana also faces a charge of possessing a bladed article.

The court was told that the alleged weapon was sharp shards of stone.

Prosecutor Catherine Pattison said: “When questioned by a prison officer, he said that he was keeping them for self-defence.”

The case has now been sent to the Central Criminal Court at the Old Bailey.

Rudakubana is expected to appear there by video link again on October 19.

The 20-year-old will be remanded in custody until his next court appearance.