Boy who stabbed girl at school was radicalised online, says father
Summary
A 16-year-old boy was found guilty of attempted murder after stabbing a 15-year-old pupil at Thorpe St Andrew School near Norwich on 11 March. His father said he believes extreme online material influenced his son, while acknowledging he had not known about the boy’s searches or plans before the attack.Key Facts
- The boy wore black clothing and a face mask and used a kitchen knife in the attack.
- The victim spent one night in hospital and was not seriously injured.
- Police found the boy had searched online for information about mass shootings and serial killers, including the night before the attack.
- Police also found notes at the family home that described plans for a wider attack.
- The boy’s father said parental controls on his devices mainly limited screen time.
- The father apologized to the victim and her family and called for tighter controls on online material.
- The government cited its Prevent scheme and the Online Safety Act in response to concerns about online radicalisation.
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