Investigations into plots linked to Russia and Iran have led to the arrest of teenagers, highlighting concerns over youth recruitment in hostile state actions. Commander Dominic Murphy from the Metropolitan police reported a fivefold increase in such activities since 2018. The use of online platforms by hostile states poses a risk to young individuals. Authorities express the need for enhanced vigilance among parents and educators to combat the influence of these hostile entities, similar to counter-terrorism measures for extremist recruitment.
Commander Dominic Murphy highlighted that the increase in hostile state actions, particularly from Russia, Iran, and China, poses significant risks to British society, especially among youth.
The rise in hostile activities, which includes assassination plots and espionage, has surged fivefold since 2018, raising alarms about children being targeted for recruitment.
There are growing concerns that young people are being drawn into hostile state agendas, similar to patterns observed in radicalization related to terrorism.
Vicki Evans emphasized the need for vigilance from parents and educators in understanding and reporting risks to protect children from being lured into dangerous activities.
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