A devastating public inquiry into the Southport attack has uncovered that the killer's own brother expressed fears he would murder someone two years before the tragic incident that shocked the nation.
Missed Warnings
The inquiry heard testimony that the assailant's brother had explicitly warned mental health services about his sibling's dangerous behaviour and violent threats. Despite these clear and repeated warnings, the killer remained in the community until he carried out the fatal attack.
Family's Desperate Pleas
According to evidence presented to the inquiry, the brother had told professionals: "I'm worried he's going to kill someone" during multiple interactions with mental health teams. The family had reportedly been trying to get adequate help for their relative for years, expressing growing concern about his deteriorating mental state and escalating violent tendencies.
Systemic Failures
The revelations point to significant systemic failures in how mental health services assessed and managed the individual's risk to the public. The inquiry is examining why these explicit warnings from close family members weren't acted upon with sufficient urgency.
Ongoing Investigation
The independent inquiry continues to hear evidence about the circumstances leading up to the attack that left multiple people dead. The brother's testimony represents one of the most significant developments in understanding what warnings existed before the tragedy and how they were handled by authorities.
Family members and survivors are watching the proceedings closely, hoping the inquiry will provide answers and lead to meaningful changes in how potential threats are identified and managed in the future.
