CONFLICTED 7/7: The Inside Story – The Lone Wolf • Episode 5
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Oct 6, 2025 In this insightful discussion, expert Alexander Meliagru Hitchens delves into the evolution of the UK's counter-terrorism strategies and the strained relations between the British state and Muslim communities. Survivor Travis Frayne shares his gripping personal account of the 2017 Westminster Bridge attack, reflecting on the chaos and his journey towards advocacy for de-radicalization. They explore the failures and controversies of the Prevent programme, and how modern terror, fueled by ISIS narratives, has reshaped societal challenges in Britain.
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Survivor On Westminster Bridge
- Travis Frayne was on a university trip and was hit by a car on Westminster Bridge with almost no time to react.
- He suffered multiple fractures and dislocated fingers but survived because a friend cushioned his head, which likely saved his life.
Securitization Strained Community Trust
- Prevent originally focused on community cohesion via theatre, sports, and faith initiatives to reduce radicalization.
- By treating communities as security problems, the state strained relations with British Muslims and politicized the relationship.
Prevent Shifted After 2011 Review
- The 2011 independent review found Prevent's community projects lacked measurable links to preventing radicalization.
- It recommended shifting away from broad cohesion funding toward programs with clearer counter-radicalization objectives.
