There have been a record number of referrals to the Government’s counter-terror programme Prevent in the year to March, new figures show.
There were 8,778 referrals of individuals to the anti-extremism scheme in 2024/25, up 27% on the previous year, according to Home Office data.
The figures come as counter-terrorism officials said earlier this week there has been a significant increase in referrals since the Southport murders at a children’s dance class in July 2024.
Prevent is the government anti-extremism scheme that is designed to divert people from terrorism.
