Teenager accused of murdering three young girls is charged with possessing terrorist material and producing ricin

Axel Rudakubana, the 18-year-old accused of murdering three girls at a dance class in Southport, has appeared in court on new charges of possessing terrorist material and producing the toxin ricin.

He appeared at Westminster magistrates court via video link from HMP Belmarsh. He sat holding his sweater over the bottom half of his face.