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Southport killer Axel Rudakubana transferred to psychiatric hospital
['George Thompson', 'Press Association Political Staff']
Irish News
Southport killer Axel Rudakubana has been transferred from prison to Broadmoor psychiatric hospital, the Ministry of Justice has confirmed.
The move to Broadmoor high security hospital from the category A prison Belmarsh was first reported by the Guardian on Thursday.
Offenders who present an increased risk, and cannot be managed safely in a prison environment because of mental disorders, can be moved to secure psychiatric units.
Patients in secure hospital units cost more than £300,000 each a year, compared to around £60,000 for other prisoners, Whitehall sources told the Guardian.
An offender in a secure hospital will be compelled to engage with treatment and to undertake therapies before any return to prison or release into the community.