**Brother of Southport Killer Speaks Out at Inquiry** The brother of Axel Rudakubana, who committed a tragic mass stabbing in Southport, has shared his fears during a public inquiry into the attack that claimed the lives of three young girls. Dion Rudakubana spoke remotely from an undisclosed location at Liverpool Town Hall, revealing his concerns that his brother might harm a family member. Dion recounted messages he sent to a friend while home from university in 2022, expressing anxiety over Axel's potential for violence. He stated, "The fights are scary because of the danger of someone dying," and noted that if Axel became violent, "too much damage would be caused by my dad trying to restrain him." When questioned by Richard Boyle, a member of counsel to the inquiry, Dion confirmed that by 2022, he feared his brother could kill a family member if situations escalated. He admitted he never reported his fears, explaining, "Things had been growing gradually" and that he felt there was "no point of alarm to go and report it." Dion described his relationship with Axel as "intense" and attributed their complex interactions to their autism. He also shared that he was diagnosed with a neuromuscular disorder at age 12, which led to him becoming a wheelchair user and requiring more support from their parents. This shift in family dynamics created tension between the brothers, with Dion noting that Axel resented the change in focus. Dion recounted that Axel's behaviour deteriorated after the family moved to Southport, particularly during his transition to Range High School in Formby. He observed that Axel became "despondent" and exhibited "violent outbursts." Earlier in the inquiry, Dion submitted a statement through his barrister, urging the investigation to consider whether public sector agencies could have done more to prevent the tragic events. Axel Rudakubana, then 17, carried out the mass stabbing on July 29 last year during a Taylor Swift-themed class at the Hart Space in Southport. Armed with a knife purchased online, he specifically targeted young girls crafting bracelets. The attack resulted in the deaths of nine-year-old Alice da Silva Aguiar, six-year-old Bebe King, and seven-year-old Elsie Dot Stancombe. Dion highlighted in his written submission that Axel's expulsion from school in October 2019 played a significant role in his increasing isolation from friends and family. At the time of his expulsion, Axel had informed Childline about bringing a knife to school and had allegedly attacked a school bully. During police questioning, he indicated he was "pretty certain" he would use a knife if necessary.