Merseyside Police Chief Constable Serena Kennedy said at a news briefing on Tuesday she recognised that "these new charges may lead to speculation".
But for the Southport attack to be classed as terrorism, motivation would need to be established, according to police.
"The matter for which Axel Rudakubana has been charged under the Terrorism Act does not require motive to be established," said Ms Kennedy.
But for the Southport attack to be classed as terrorism, motivation would need to be established, according to police.
"The matter for which Axel Rudakubana has been charged under the Terrorism Act does not require motive to be established," said Ms Kennedy.


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