The teenager accused of the fatal stabbing of three girls at a dance class in Southport has been charged with production of a deadly poison and a terror offence, the Chief Constable of Merseyside Police has said.Axel Rudakubana, 18, will appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court by video link on Wednesday charged with production of a biological toxin, ricin, and possession of information likely to be useful to a person committing or preparing to commit an act of terrorism.

The teenager accused of the fatal stabbing of three girls at a dance class in Southport has been charged with production of a deadly poison and a terror offence, the Chief Constable of Merseyside Police has said.Axel Rudakubana, 18, will appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court by video link on Wednesday charged with production of a biological toxin, ricin, and possession of information likely to be useful to a person committing or preparing to commit an act of terrorism.