Are Axel Rudakubana’s parents responsible for his terrible crime? It’s a question many families will fear to answer
- Posted on April 17, 2026
- By The Guardian
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Are Axel Rudakubana’s parents responsible for his terrible crime? It’s a question many families will fear to answer

Children could have been saved, had some of the adults involved acted differently. To protect lives in future, families must be able – and willing – to seek help, says Guardian columnist Gaby Hinsliff