Teen Pleads Guilty to Planning School Shooting in Edinburgh

The 17-year-old, who idolized Columbine shooters and held pro-Nazi views, faces sentencing after being stopped under the Terrorism Act.

A transgender teenager in Edinburgh, obsessed with the Columbine massacre, planned a similar school shooting, describing it as 'Doomsday.'
The teen was referred to the UK’s Prevent counter-terrorism program but continued to express violent intentions and admiration for school shooters.
A police investigation began in 2023 after a social media photo showed the teen in combat gear with an imitation gun, causing panic among parents and students.
Authorities found disturbing evidence, including videos glorifying Columbine, a journal with violent plans, and materials on homemade firearms and bombs.
The teenager pleaded guilty to charges under the Terrorism Act and breach of peace, with sentencing expected next month; they are likely to be sent to a secure facility.