Taxi driver who dropped Southport killer at the dance class then fled as he listened to children's screams is stripped of his licence
Gary Poland , 56, listened to four or five loud bangs and claimed he drove away 'in complete mortal terror and shock' because he feared Rudakubana had a gun and was shooting people.
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Brimstone Report is tracking this as a curated crime & justice brief. The source report from Daily Mail says: Gary Poland , 56, listened to four or five loud bangs and claimed he drove away 'in complete mortal terror and shock' because he feared Rudakubana had a gun and was shooting people.
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- Primary source: Daily Mail
- Published: Jul 2, 2026, 8:00 PM UTC
- Coverage area: Crime & Justice
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- Source published: Jul 2, 2026, 8:00 PM UTC
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