Hack charge teenager 'has Asperger's'

A teenager accused of carrying out a hacking attack against the website of the UK’s Serious Organised Crime Agency has been diagnosed with Asperger’s syndrome, a form of autism, since his arrest, a court heard today.

Ryan Cleary, 19, of South Beech Avenue, Wickford, Essex, was granted bail today but prosecutors immediately objected, meaning that he will remain in custody until Monday when an appeal will be heard.