Axel Rudakubana's new jail life from 'Hannibal Lecter feeding hatch to prison dog'

Southport killer Axel Rudakubana's destructive rampage didn't end when he brutally murdered three young girls. The twisted teenager, 18, is now said to h, one of Britain's most secure jails, on Thursday.

Rudakubana is for the murder of three children and attempted murder of 10 other people. Last July, the then-17-year-old with a kitchen knife, killing Alice da Silva Aguiar, nine, Bebe King, six, and Elsie Dot Stancombe, seven.

The Attorney General rejected calls for the Court of Appeal to review the length of the killer's sentence, with Lord Hermer KC saying that after "careful consideration", he had "concluded that this case cannot properly be referred to the Court of Appeal". This means Rudakubana will be nearly 70 before he can even be considered for release.

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After already being placed in segregation when he started his jail time, it has now been reported that he will be placed under one of the most extreme security regimes in the UK system after allegedly . Insiders have compared the confinement to that of fictional Hannibal Lecter.

The convicted killer is being held in a tight-security unit at to fears he would be murdered as soon as he stepped into the general population, with prisoners reportedly wanting to avenge the little girls he slaughtered. The south-east London nick is known to be one of Britain's most violent jails, where child killers sit at the very bottom of the prison hierarchy.

After the alleged assault, he now reportedly faces a level of confinement described as 'not far off Hannibal Lecter'. "They will treat Rudakubana much more severely. It will not be far off Hannibal Lecter because they will take no chances," a source told .

It is said that he will largely be kept in his cell, only released to shower and exercise. According to the report, every movement will be tightly controlled, requiring a five-officer escort in full PPE, with also potentially used.

"Rudakubana will only be able to open the latch on his side once the officers have shut the box and closed it on their side. This is a huge deal in UK jails as it is considered, it dehumanises inmates," the source claimed. "He will be let out of his cell only after being searched and escorted by at least five officers, who will be in PPE and could use a dog."

It is said that each time he is moved, the entire prison unit will go into lockdown. Meals will reportedly be passed through a hatch in his door to prevent direct interaction with staff. However plans are reportedly now underway to transfer Rudakubana to another high-security facility, potentially in the North of England or to HMP Whitemoor in Cambridgeshire.

His supervision behind bars had been downgraded before the alleged attack. The violent teen allegedly used a kettle in his cell to boil water before pouring it on the officer. They were admitted to hospital as a precaution, but did not require further treatment. It comes after reports on social media earlier this year claimed that , but this rumour was later debunked. The was informed the reports were "completely untrue" and "published by people with an agenda".

The Ministry of Justice confirmed that the claims made in the audio recording, that he had been "smashed to pieces", were wholly inaccurate. During Rudakubana's trial, the court heard how he showed no remorse for his merciless attack and instead bragged about his murders to police, as he chillingly said, "I'm glad they're dead".

The killer boasted that he felt "happy" one victim was as young as six. But now, the attention he long sought will haunt him in jail, and it is likely he will be met with disgust, outrage and violence by his fellow inmates, multiple experts and former inmates believe.

Former Category A prisoner Ricky Killeen told Mail Online: "Every prisoner will want to target him because he killed children. Even small-time prisoners will try to attack him as that will mean they will get more drugs as rewards from other inmates."

The ex-con also warned that Rudakubana may have 'prison napalm' thrown at him - a mixture of hot water and sugar, which causes horrific burns. He says prisoners also sharpen plastic handles of toilet brushes to use as improvised knives, and adds that Rudakubana will face attacks all his life in prison.

Ex prison governor Ian Acheson also said: "The threat Rudakubana poses to others is probably unquantifiable. The threat he is subject to will be extremely high. Child killers are at the bottom of the prison hierarchy."

Meanwhile, senior investigator and prison behaviour specialist John Eastham told the : "Axel Rudakubana's life behind bars will be shaped by his age, the media scrutiny of his crimes, and his behaviour both in court and within the prison system. At just 18, Rudakubana may be housed in a young offenders' institution or a segregated unit within an adult prison for his protection. However, the nature of his crimes and the extensive media coverage mean he is likely to face hostility from fellow inmates. High-profile offenders, particularly those involved in violent or high-profile crimes, often become targets in prison."

Mr Eastham, from the British Lie Detector Test, said it is likely the murderer will remain segregated, which may further isolate him and limit his interactions. "His behaviour in court, marked by disruptions and a lack of remorse raises significant concerns about his willingness to engage with rehabilitation," he continued.

"Reports of his satisfaction with the tragedy he caused point to a troubling lack of accountability and empathy, which could hinder his participation in programmes designed to address behavioural issues and reduce the risk of reoffending. That said, the prison system does offer structured opportunities for reflection and reform."

Rudakubana has the next five decades to work on himself and think again and again about his heinous crimes, most likely within the four walls of an isolated single cell, but according to Mr Eastham, "his current disposition suggests that meaningful rehabilitation will require a major shift in his attitude and mindset", and he may never change.

Explaining how his sought-after notoriety will backfire, Mr Eastham said: "Ultimately, while the prison environment provides avenues for growth, Rudakubana's notoriety and the violent nature of his crimes are likely to make him a target among inmates. This could result in a more challenging and isolated prison experience, which may further complicate his future."

Former prisoner Rich Jones also believes that violence awaits Rudakubana and has said justice will be served. He told our sister paper, the : "If people can get to him they will get to him and it will be a matter of once he gets on the wings, if someone has an axe to grind in there, and they want to grind it, they will grind it with him because of what he has done."

Rich, who is a British Army veteran and served seven years for conspiracy to supply cocaine, continued: "There will be some sort of justice somewhere down the line, and it will be something he has to deal with for the rest of his life." The former convict said Rudakubana might face periods of segregation and be in for a "really bumpy ride".

The MOJ told The it "doesn't comment on the security situation of individual prisoners".