By Press Association 2021
A selfie of Benjamin Hannam which was shown to the jury during his trial at the Old Bailey in London (Metropolitan Police/PA)
Young, white and socially-awkward, Benjamin Hannam was a prime target for neo-Nazi group National Action (NA).
Frustrated at being rejected by his Muslim girlfriend’s family, Hannam was swallowed up by a dangerous online world.
It led him to join NA’s London branch, seduced by free stickers, outdoor activities and the friendship of a “cool” big brother-type figure.
Benjamin Hannam spray painting graffiti (Metropolitan/PA)
Even after it was banned in December 2016, Hannam – who has autism – continued to associate with some of the same people.
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