Southport triple child-murderer Axel Rudakubana could soon be transferred from HMP Belmarsh to a "cushy" secure hospital.

The 18-year-old, who killed three young girls at a Taylor Swift dance class last July, is undergoing mental health assessments at the hands of therapists and psychologists.

The assessments will determine whether Rudakubana qualifies for treatment at one of England's three high-security psychiatric facilities: Broadmoor, Ashworth or Rampton.

These initial tests are examining whether he can be classified as mentally ill rather than simply criminal.

Rudakubana could be transferred to Broadmoor - which underwent a £250million revamp in 2019

But if he is transferred to a medical facility, taxpayers can expect to fork out £325,000 every year, rather than the £57,000 required to keep him in prison.

It would be an upgrade on life at prison, where he is already said to be allowed to buy treats like Maltesers and crisps despite throwing scorching water over a prison guard.

A source told The Sun: "Rudakubana has had the initial tests to see whether he can be classed as mentally ill and moved to a hospital unit.

"Conversations are happening now about his future, after he was being assessed by therapists, psychologists and other medical experts.

"He is very keen for a move because but others at Belmarsh think he is gaming the system.

Axel Rudakubana remains at the infamous HMP Belmarsh for now

"He knows he would be on easy street at any hospital, as opposed to Belmarsh, which is one of the toughest prisons in the UK."

The source added: "If he was moved, he would be kept in better conditions, with all the rooms single ones and less restrictions on things like TV and DVDs, plus visitors."

Meanwhile, the Ministry of Justice confirmed that genocide-obsessed Rudakubana had undergone "initial assessments," but said no hospital referral had been "initiated".