Attacker had been referred to an anti-terror programme

ALEXANDER Dighton had an “extreme anti-government mindset” and had been referred to an anti-terror programme a year earlier, police said.

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Dighton, who was described as a “lonely” individual, had been referred to the Prevent programme 12 months before he carried out the attack, following concerns about his views on immigration and Islam.

Despite the referral by his sister, it was decided that Dighton, who spent a lot of time online expressing far-right views and playing computer games, “did not meet the criteria” to be included on the scheme.

Detective Superintendent Andrew Williams of Counter Terrorism Policing Wales said: “Our investigations show that Dighton was motivated by an extreme anti-government mindset.