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flag Police chief wanted to reveal suspect's religion to curb hate crimes, but faced legal advisories against it.

flag Merseyside Police Chief Serena Kennedy wanted to disclose the religion of Axel Rudakubana, the Southport murder suspect, to counter false rumors linking him to the Muslim community and to reduce hate crimes. flag However, local Crown Prosecution Service officials advised against it, fearing it could prejudice the trial. flag Despite national CPS later approving the release, Kennedy did not include Rudakubana's religion in her statement. flag This incident has prompted a discussion on updating information release protocols.

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