MARLING SCHOOL has released a statement after a student was found guilty of terrorism offences. 

Malakai Wheeler, 18, who attended Marling School and is of Swindon, Wiltshire, was convicted by a jury at Winchester Crown Court of six charges, including possessing copies of the Terrorist Handbook, the Anarchist’s Handbook and a document called Homemade Detonators.

He was also convicted of sharing 92 documents and 35 images in a chatroom, as well as two other charges of sharing instructions for the use of items that could be used to perform acts of terrorism, including smoke grenades.

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In a statement issued after the verdict, a Marling School spokesperson said:  “Safeguarding our students is at the heart of everything we do, and we work hard to instil in our students a belief in freedom, equality, and British values.

"This incident is no reflection on the hundreds of other young people who make up our community.

"The offences occurred in 2021 and from that point, the school maintained close contact with Wiltshire Police and Counter Terrorism Police.

"At no point during the investigation, was there any evidence indicating a risk to the school, its students, or the local community.

"It is not appropriate for us to discuss any details relating to the case or the former student involved."