Rudakubana has been charged not only with the stabbings but also with producing ricin and possessing an al-Qaeda training manual, raising alarm over potential terrorism links.
Despite the serious new charges, police have reiterated that they do not consider the stabbings as terrorist-related, emphasizing that no ricin was found at the crime scene.
The community saw riots following the stabbings, fueled by false social media reports about the suspect's identity, leading to attacks on mosques and shelters.
Merseyside Chief Constable Serena Kennedy directly addressed public fears by asserting the suspect's British nationality, as scrutiny grew over the implications of the new charges.
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