Summary
A 16-year-old boy in Northumberland was found guilty of joining a banned neo-Nazi group called The Base and having terrorist materials. The court did not decide if he planned to commit acts of terrorism, and he will be sentenced later. Police found dangerous items and neo-Nazi symbols in his room during a raid.
Key Facts
- A 16-year-old boy from Northumberland was found guilty of being part of a banned neo-Nazi group named The Base.
- The jury in Leeds Crown Court convicted him of possessing and sharing terrorist materials.
- The jury did not reach a decision on whether he was preparing acts of terrorism; there will be no retrial.
- The boy's home had weapons such as a crossbow and an air pistol when counter-terrorism police searched it.
- Neo-Nazi symbols, including a replica SS cap and posters, were found in his room.
- He engaged with extreme right-wing groups on social media platforms like Telegram and TikTok.
- The group he joined, The Base, promotes extremist views and aims to create a "white supremacist utopia."
- Authorities say this case shows the danger of extremist content that is easily accessible online.
