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The taxi driver who drove the Southport killer to the scene of the brutal attack said he drove away from fleeing and screaming children because he heard 'four or five gunshots'.

The inquiry sitting at Liverpool Town Hall heard on Thursday (September 25), heard how 'experienced' driver Gary Poland had collected Axel Rudakubana from his home at 10 Old School Close in Banks under the false name 'Simon' before driving him to Hart Street in Southport, because he thought the teenager was collecting his car from a local garage.

The inquiry heard when Rudakubana left the taxi and walked away, Mr Poland followed him and said 'you pay now or the police are on their f***ing way you k***'.

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