The inquest into the suicide of Rhianan Rudd, the youngest person in the UK charged with terror offences, reveals her online grooming by a neo-Nazi. Autistic and struggling with mental health, Rhianan showed concerning behavior, including a fascination with Hitler and violent ideologies. Despite her mother's efforts to obtain help through the Prevent programme, she was charged for her actions, which stemmed from exploitation. The prosecution was dropped in December 2021, but the subsequent lack of support contributed to her tragic death at a residential home after expressing violent intentions and experiencing severe mental health struggles.
"Rhianan was a troubled teenager who, despite early intervention efforts through the Prevent programme, succumbed to a dangerous ideology largely facilitated through online grooming."
"Her case underscores significant challenges in addressing radicalization among vulnerable youth, particularly those coping with mental health issues like autism."
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