A teenage boy was found guilty of several terror-related offences, including membership of a banned far-right group and possession of terrorist documents, after a jury determined his actions were serious but could not reach a consensus on whether he intended to commit acts of terrorism. The 16-year-old, whose identity is protected due to his age, was influenced by Russian extremists and claimed he was merely role-playing online, emphasizing a lack of intent to act on his plans. The Crown Prosecution Service decided not to pursue a retrial for the more serious charge of preparing acts of terrorism, which reflects the complexities of proving intent in cases involving minors and online behaviours. This case raises concerns about the influence of far-right extremism on youth and the challenges authorities face in addressing rising radicalization amongst teenagers in the UK.