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Counter Terrorism Policing is encouraging families to talk about online activity following the conviction of a man who was radicalised as a teenager. The advice is aimed at helping people recognise concerns early.
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00:01Parents and guardians are being urged to look out for signs of radicalisation in their children.
00:06This comes after a 14-year-old was jailed for planning a terrorist attack.
00:11Counter-terrorism policing says Alfie Coleman began becoming radicalised online as a teenager
00:16before his arrest in East London.
00:19He was convicted of preparing a terrorist act after police and security services intervened
00:24during an investigation into his plans.
00:26Officers say online activity played a key role in the case and are encouraging families
00:32to have conversations about internet use.
00:36They say anyone worried about a young person can seek confidential support through the act
00:41early service.
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