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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Lizzie Dearden

Teenager ‘planned far-right terror attack’ on police stations after being mentored by Prevent scheme

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A teenager planned a far-right terror attack after being referred to the government’s Prevent scheme over extremism concerns, a court has heard.

Luke Skelton, now 18, is accused of carrying out “hostile reconnaissance” of police stations in Newcastle and writing a manifesto and “final note” to spread his message after the attack.

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