'I was very determined to commit the attack': A youth’s path to radicalisation - and back

“Dylan” didn’t think he was being radicalised. Fascination with gore sites and extremist livestreams shaped his worldview and led him to plan an attack in Singapore. He was detained at 16 - shocked, even disappointed he couldn’t carry it out.

In detention, he began confronting how desensitisation, misinformation and isolation shaped his beliefs. Today, he shares what he wishes he had known earlier - and advice for parents and youths navigating social media.