Counter-terrorism police today warned about the risks of Far-Right radicalisation as an “A-star-grade” former grammar school pupil was being sentenced at the Old Bailey for Neo-Nazi activity.
Harry Vaughan, 18, of Twickenham, admitted encouragement of terrorism, disseminating a terrorist publication, and 12 counts of possessing a document containing information of a kind likely to be of use to a person preparing or committing an act of terrorism.
These included graphics encouraging atrocities in the name of banned Sonnenkrieg Division.
Vaughan, who also admitted two child abuse image offences, was a pupil at Tiffin School when he was arrested in June last year.
Commander Richard Smith, head of the Met Counter-Terrorism Command, said the case showed how “any young person” could become vulnerable to radicalisation.
He urged youngsters feeling “confused, angry and alone” to seek help.