A 16-year-old boy was found guilty of attempted murder after stabbing a fellow pupil at Thorpe St Andrew School near Norwich. The trial revealed the boy harboured a hatred of women, was fascinated by serial killers, and had planned to target others during the attack. His father, speaking to the BBC, expressed devastation and suggested his son had been radicalised by violent and extreme online material, though he did not seek to absolve him of responsibility.
The father called for tighter controls on online content, highlighting concerns about young people being influenced towards violence. The government reaffirmed its commitment to protecting children from radicalisation through initiatives like the Prevent scheme and the Online Safety Act. The victim, aged 15, was hospitalised overnight but not seriously injured. The case has raised awareness about the challenges parents face in monitoring their children's online activity and the potential impact of harmful content.
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