Suspect in killing of 3 girls at Taylor Swift-themed event charged with making ricin

29 Oct 2024, 20:59 · UPI

Oct. 29 (UPI) -- The British teen accused of killing three young girls over the summer at a Taylor Swift-themed event now faces new charges for alleged possession of terrorist training materials and producing the toxic poison ricin.

Tuesday's charges, police say, "relate to evidence obtained by Merseyside Police during searches" of the suspect's residence. But the local police chief urged the public to be patient and not fuel rumors on social media.