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BBC confronts neo-Nazi who gave UK rioters arson tips

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The 20-year-old was administrator in the Southport Wake Up group on Telegram .

He posted the arson manual, which was pinned to the top of the group chat.

The group organised the very first protest in the UK , on St Luke's Road in Southport , the day after the killings of three young girls at a Taylor Swift -themed dance class.

The BBC travelled to Finland to confront Mr Rasanen - we had previously emailed him.

He refused to answer any of our questions, but did not deny sending the posts or being an administrator.

The UK has no extradition agreement with Finland , and the Home Office has declined to comment.

The BBC is not aware of any arrest warrant being issued.

The National Police Board of Finland says it is “aware of the matter” but it is not possible to comment in more detail.

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