Inside the courtroom as Southport killer is sentenced to 52 years

It is likely that Axel Rudakubana “will be in custody for all his life”, the judge who sentenced the Southport child killer said today.

Mr Justice Goose handed down a minimum 52-year term for the brutal murder of three young girls in Southport last year and the attempted murder of several more. Kamal and Camilla reflect on a shocking crime that rocked the nation and its impact on the devastated families - and a community.

Plus, hear from the Telegraph journalist who checked into rehab…for a social media addiction. Lorna Perry’s obsession with her phone was getting in the way of her relationships and hobbies. She shares how she learned to cut down on her scrolling - and our hosts reveal how much time they spend on their phones…

Read: I went to a rehab clinic with crystal meth addicts to get over my phone addiction - Lorna Perry

You can hear more from Allison Pearson on another Telegraph podcast, Planet Normal. Search wherever you listened to this.

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