article_snippet.sent: a court heard that Islam, from Manor Park, east London, met Thomas at Barking and Dagenham College in October 2013, and immediately began manipulating Thomas.
article_snippet.sent: Messages taken from Islam's phone show that Thomas had confided in Islam about a break-up with Thomas girlfriend, and Islam lied to Thomas about suffering a break-up of Thomas own, saying: ‘Coming back to Islam helped me.
article_snippet.sent: The pair met while at Barking and Dagenham College (pictured) in October 2013 after Thomas confided in Islam about breaking up with Thomas girlfriend.
article_snippet.sent: Four days later Islam sends Thomas a picture, and Thomas replies asking: 'Is that what we're going to make?'
article_snippet.sent: Islam also suggested that Thomas change Thomas first name from Harry to Haroon, saying it sounded better.
article_snippet.sent: ‘U want me to get one’ and Islam told Thomas ‘
article_snippet.sent: Pleased with the reply, Islam told Thomas:
highlights_snippet.sent: Islam met Mr Thomas, who has learning difficulties, at east London college .
  