A loner who was bullied at school became a "literal nazi", developing "abhorrent views" after being referred to Prevent at a young age.
Mason Yates, 19, of Elstree Court in Widnes, was first arrested in January 2021 following a warrant at his home address where a number of media devices and items showing extreme right-wing ideology were seized. His mobile phone was examined and a large number of extreme right-wing images were recovered, alongside concerning electronic documents.
Manchester Crown Court heard how Yates developed an "unsavoury obsession" with right wing politics, MEN reports. Police also found copies of '100 Deadly Skills', providing instructions on knife attacks and explosive devices, as well as the 'White Resistance Manual', on how to carry out mass murder, on his phone.
