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Helping radicalised children will require 'long-term commitment'

Authorities across the west have limited experience in dealing with the emerging problem of children brainwashed by jihadists, reports Ian Weinfass.

Parsons Green tube bomber Ahmed Hassan was referred to Prevent workers when he was 16 years old

Parsons Green tube bomber Ahmed Hassan was referred to Prevent workers when he was 16 years old

Date - 21st March 2018
By - Ian Weinfass - Police Oracle
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No country has an answer of how to deal with radicalised children, often scarred by war and violence, experts say. Across Europe the children of jihadi fighters in Syria and Iraq have started to return home. Prosecutors estimate 400 children have...
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