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MORE than 1,600 terror-obsessed youths like Southport killer Axel Rudakubana have been left free to roam Britain — despite fears of attacks.

Figures obtained by The Sun on Sunday show just 228 of the 1,830 referred to the Government’s Prevent anti-terror programme in the last four years were sent for full monitoring.

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More than 1,600 terror-obsessed youths like Axel Rudakubana have been left free to roam Britain[/caption]

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Alice Dasilva Aguiar died in the Southport rampage[/caption]

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Elsie Dot was stabbed to death at the dance class[/caption]

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The others remained free from any official supervision.

Rudakubana, 18, was referred to Prevent three times by teachers before killing Bebe King, six, Elsie Dot Stancombe, seven, and nine-year-old Alice Da Silva Aguiar at a dance class in July.

On Thursday he was jailed for a minimum of 52 years.

Home Secretary Yvette Cooper told The Sun on Sunday: “I am clear that urgent reforms are needed to Prevent.

“The programme’s work is vital to stopping extremists and preventing terrorism.

“But it missed three ­chances to intervene in the case of the Southport killer and swift changes are needed.”

MP Karen Bradley, chairwoman of the Home Affairs select committee, spoke out as figures revealed gaping holes in Prevent, the Government’s anti-terror programme for under 18s.

Dame Bradley said: “Something is not working.

“We have somebody obsessed with violence and they are not being picked up by any agency.

“We are seeing more and more young men and boys sitting at home, searching the internet and developing a propensity for violence and for some reason they are falling through the net.”

The Tory added: “These figures are shocking.”

Home Office figures show a massive increase in the number of children flagged to the anti-terror scheme who, like Rudakubana, cannot be directly linked to any one extremist group or ideology.

Instead they are categorised as “Conflicted” — a grey area where people’s motives are described as “mixed, unstable or unclear”.

Lord Walney, independent government adviser on political violence, said: “These alarming figures show our counter-extremism programmes are not coping with the threat of young people who just want to see the world burn.”

Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp said: “I am appalled by these figures which suggest that hundreds or thousands of dangerous young men are being missed by the system.

“The system appears to be broken.

“We must do whatever it takes to reform it to prevent another terrifying massacre like Southport.”

I am appalled by these figures which suggest that hundreds or thousands of dangerous young men are being missed by the system

Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp

A Sun on Sunday investigation uncovered the figures just days after Sir Keir Starmer said the failures of the Prevent programme in relation to Rudakubana would be the subject of a public inquiry.

Earlier this week, he announced a review of the law to address “new and dangerous threat [involving] acts of extreme violence perpetrated by loners, misfits, young men in their bedrooms — fixated on extreme violence seemingly for its own sake.”

The Home Office statistics also reveal the number of school-age children referred to Prevent has been growing while those brought in for help has been falling.

Last year saw 668 of these Conflicted cases referred for examination but just 61 brought in for closer scrutiny.

Two years ago the number referred for examination was just 441, yet a higher number, 72, were accepted for further help.

Rudakubana was first referred to the anti-extremism programme as a 13-year-old in 2019.

It was reported he was trying to speak to his teacher about articles on mass shootings.

But counter-terrorism cops decided he had an interest in news and current affairs — and was not at risk of being radicalised.

Two years later he was flagged twice more after it was discovered he had been showing an unhealthy interest in “incel”-related violence as well as terrorism, including the jihadist attacks of 2017.

However, the referral was not escalated as it was decided he did not hold a terrorist ideology — the same reasoning used by police to charge him with murder rather than terrorism offences.

That decision meant he could not get a whole-life sentence.

Instead on Thursday he was jailed for a minimum of 52 years after admitting three counts of murder, ten of attempted murder, possession of a knife, production of a biological toxin and having information that could be used for terrorism.

Prevent’s aims are to divert those at risk of radicalisation by intervening and offering support, and also rehabilitating those already engaged in terror.

If a panel of professionals from the police, children’s services, social services, education professionals and mental health care experts decide if the person is a risk they are, they are invited to join a voluntary programme, Channel.

This sees them offered mentoring, education and counselling and training for parents.

Any risk is managed by the police.

A review ordered by Ms Cooper after the Southport killings will be published next month.

I am clear that urgent reforms are needed to Prevent

Home Secretary Yvette Cooper

She added: “The programme’s work is vital. It currently considers 7,000 referrals a year and has taken action in thousands of cases over more than 20 years.

“But in 2019 and 2021 it missed three chances to intervene in the case of the Southport killer and swift changes are needed.”

Last night she told The Sunday Times a review of referral thresholds to Prevent was under way, looking in particular at individuals “obsessed with school massacres” and also “Islamist extremism”.

Lord Carlile, a former government independent reviewer of terrorism legislation, said the Prevent system “is not broken”.

But it was right to look at if it should be broadened, or a parallel system set up, to catch people like Rudakubana.

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An officer at the scene where the horror unfolded in Southport[/caption]

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Police seen at the crime scene last July[/caption]

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Rudakubana was jailed for a minimum of 52 years[/caption]

IRELAND is set for another battering tomorrow with a new snow warning in place just days after the most ferocious storm in decades hit the country.

Historic Storm Eowyn brought gale force winds of 180kph and caused widespread power outages and business closures.

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Weather chiefs warn over the next onslaught of bad weather on Sunday[/caption]

Clean up began today as the National Emergency Co-ordination Group (NECG) came together to plan for the next onslaught of bad weather.

Met Eireann placed almost every county under a status yellow weather warning as people began to recover from Friday’s havoc.

Donegal, Leitrim, Sligo, and Mayo are under a snow and ice warning until nine o’clock tomorrow morning, with weather bosses warning of “icy stretches”.

Carlow, Kilkenny, Wicklow, Cork, Kerry, Tipperary, and Waterford are under a 12-hour warning for “spot flooding” from five am to five pm on Sunday.

And a yellow wind warning was issued for Carlow, Dublin, Kilkenny, Wexford, Wicklow, Munster, Galway, Mayo, and Sligo from six am to six pm tomorrow.

Donegal, Leitrim, Louth, and Meath are under the same warning six o’clock tonight, while Cork, Kerry, and Waterford received the same alert until six o’clock on Monday morning.

Alan O’Reilly of Carlow Weather told his Facebook followers: “There is a risk of some gusts over 90km/h into the south, it is going to be a windy day though right across the country but nothing like what we saw (with Eowyn).

“But obviously weakened structures, weakened trees could still be brought down, so there is a risk of some more damage.

“Still windy on Monday as well – the good news is the next system on Wednesday is forecast to stay south of Ireland… but one to keep an eye on just in case.”

He later added on X: “If you are sick of this bad weather then the good news is that weather model trends show higher pressure building for end of coming week and the bank holiday weekend with milder air and some calmer weather looking likely.”

STORM SET TO HIT SPAIN

The weather expert said another storm is set to hit Spain, named Storm Herminia, which will bring us wet and windy weather on Sunday and Monday.

In Spain, it will bring very strong gusts of wind – even of “hurricane-force” over 120 km/h.

There will also be waves higher than seven metres on the northern coasts.

Met Eireann forecaster Linda Hughes said: “All eyes on this next area of low pressure. It is going to be to the west of Ireland on Sunday.

‘SLOW MOVING SYSTEM’

“It is going to bring further strong winds and wet conditions, and that is going to be a slow moving system.

“So it’s going to slowly move eastwards over Ireland during Monday and into Tuesday as it weakens. So it is going to be an unsettled picture into the start of next week.”

The spokesperson of the ESB stated that “the impact on customers and damage to the electricity network nationwide is unprecedented”.

They stated that it was “far the worst storm experienced” by the company both in terms of customers losing supply and the “scale of damage” across the network.

POWER RESTORATION UPDATE

At the time of the statement issued at 5pm today, January 25, approximately 402,000 homes, farms and businesses remain without power.

However, the ESB Networks teams have restored power to 366,000 customers since Friday afternoon.

The power restoration by all ESB Networks crews and partner contractors will continue on its repairs late into the evening and will commence once again at first light tomorrow morning.

Customers can view their estimated time of power restoration in their area on PowerCheck website, where they frequently update it throughout the days.

URGENT SAFETY WARNING

The ESB Network also issued an urgent safety warning due to the fallen debris caused by the storm, preventing people from seeing hidden risks such as exposed wire.

They said: “We have been made aware of several instances of potentially very dangerous incidents where members of the public have unknowingly approached fallen electricity infrastructure.

“Fallen debris after a storm can prevent people from seeing hidden risks such as wires entangled into trees and branches.

“If you come across fallen wires or damaged electricity network, never, ever touch or approach these as they are LIVE and extremely dangerous. Please report any damage to electricity infrastructure by calling 1800 372 999. “

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WITH an injury list in double figures and the team stuck in mid-table, these really are dark old days for Tottenham fans.

Points on the pitch are as rare as patience off it… there’s certainly no chance of being dazzled by smiles in this part of North London.

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Harry Redknapp believes there are reasons for Spurs fans to be positive[/caption]

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In Lucas Bergvall, Tottenham have a future world-class midfielder[/caption]

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Archie Gray can be a future Spurs captain[/caption]

Never mind silverware, a silver lining will just do for now and with so many dark clouds above the place at the moment, there’s plenty to pick from.

Which in Tottenham’s case is the emergence of three of the brightest young stars anywhere in the Premier League — Mikey Moore, Archie Gray and Lucas Bergvall.

All of them chucked into the thick of it far sooner than boss Ange Postecoglou would have liked, for sure.

In an ideal world, I’m certain he would have far preferred to ease them in gently.

But needs must, of course, so it was a case of sink or swim instead and all three of them never for one second looked like going under.

They have been raving about Moore for ages, even though he’s still only 17, and it’s always great when a kid comes through the ranks and lives up to the billing.

Well, Mikey is definitely doing that and more — this kid is going to be a big star, believe me.

And before anyone jumps on my case, by the way, I know the other two were bought in.

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But that doesn’t mean it’s any less exciting to see a young talent come through.

Bergvall is a “proper” player. I love the fact he’s got a bit of devilment about him already and there is no chance of him getting pushed around. More the opposite, to be honest.

As for Gray, he came at a price and it’s easy to see why.

Another teenager, but already a nailed-on Spurs captain of the future in my book.

Archie’s played for England at every level from Under-15 up and it’s only a matter of time before he’s got the full set.

So there HAS been some good from all the problems… not that it will keep anyone happy if results don’t improve, mind. And to be fair, nor should it.

Although I do think it’s a bit harsh for the fans to be having a pop at Daniel Levy as they are.

I’m not chairman of his fan club by any means, but I just don’t agree with it.

Let’s be honest, what can Daniel really do? And don’t say get out of the club, because that’s not going to happen any more than he’s about to sack Ange.

Levy’s given his manager a fortune for players, Spurs have the best stadium in the country and the training ground is second to none.

Even with all those injuries, the squad is big enough to cope far better than it is.

And with so many players, there is really no point in paying loads for even more.

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Some fans are calling for Ange Postecoglou to be sacked[/caption]

Look at the centre-backs, for example. When Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven are fit, they go straight in again. Spurs already have defenders coming out of their ears. 

Dominic Solanke, Brennan Johnson, Richarlison, James Maddison … big-money buys everywhere. They ain’t going to sign guys to sit on the bench further down the line.

This is certainly no time to panic and, to be fair, there’s no chance of Daniel getting rid of Ange — whatever anyone says about him being under pressure.

Levy will realise this is a time for solidarity. Although if things don’t improve by the end of the season, I know better than most about how ruthless he can be.

If we get to May and they are still bobbing around in mid-table with no trophy on the table, that’s when Ange could find out, too.

But, don’t forget, they’re a goal up going into the second leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final and the Europa League is hardly packed with the biggest names in football.

Let’s be honest, it’s a second-rate competition with a load of sides who are Championship standard at best.

That gives Tottenham every chance of going all the way.

If it all goes belly up then have a go, for sure, but for now just enjoy seeing those three young guns tearing it up.

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Mikey Moore is living up to the hype in his cameos[/caption]

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