Teen's Homemade Weapons, Online Influence

0:00On March 27, a 19-year-old from South London has been sentenced to four years in prison after police found homemade guns and explosive devices in his bedroom. Socky Lee and Seely built the weapons by following online tutorials, leading the Metropolitan Police to warn parents about the risks of unmonitored. Internet use. Officers uncovered the cash on October 27, 2024, during a call to his home over a family dispute. A search turned up seven improvised explosives, five fire arms, and ammunition hidden in his room. Police are stressing the dangers of harmful online content, reaching young people. They note how simple it can be for kids to stumble into guides that encourage building dangerous items, pushing parents to keep a close eye on, browsing habits. This wasn't Seely's first brush with authorities. Back in December 2021, at age 14, he was arrested with modified ammunition, though that case was dropped. Phone records later show his deep interest in weapon-making videos and purchases

1:02of parts like steel balls using a family member's card. He admitted to some fire arms charges and was convicted on others after trial, with five more years of supervision after release. It's a wake-up call on how online influences can turn curiosity into real threats.