Overview
- The 16-year-old, who cannot be named, is on trial at Leeds Crown Court and denies preparing acts of terrorism, membership of The Base, possession of terror documents and disseminating terror publications.
- Police who raided his home on February 20, 2025 reported finding a crossbow, knives, air weapons and homemade explosive components, prompting bomb disposal and CBRN specialists to attend.
- Jurors were shown the boy’s journal in which he wrote that some pupils at his school “should be shot” and ranked mass murderers, alongside images of a replica SS-style cap, tactical gear and white supremacist memorabilia.
- Prosecutors say he joined the proscribed neo-Nazi group The Base, promoted it with posters in his village and engaged in recruitment activity.
- Evidence presented includes research on Newcastle-area synagogues after viewing the Christchurch attack, the purchase of potassium nitrate, searches for an FGC-9 firearm and discussions about targeting infrastructure such as a substation or phone mast.