UK riots: Tory councillor wife Lucy Connolly in court today for charges of inciting racial hatred online
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Lucy Connolly, 41, the partner of Conservative West Northamptonshire councillor Raymond Connolly, is set to appear at Northampton Crown Court charged with publishing written material to stir up racial hatred.
Ms Connolly was refused bail and remanded in custody until her appearance today in relation to a social media message calling for attacks on asylum seekers.
The court heard it is alleged that Connolly, from Parkfield Avenue, Northampton, posted on X, formerly Twitter, on the day of the Southport knife killings, saying: “Mass deportation now, set fire to all the f****** hotels full of the bastards for all I care… If that makes me racist, so be it.”
It comes as far-rightriots engulfed the country, with over 900 people arrested and 466 charged in relation to the violent disorder.
In Rotherham, South Yorkshire, a far-right mob tried to set fire to a Holiday Inn Express believed to be housing asylum seekers.
Towns and cities including Liverpool, Newcastle and Birmingham also saw widespread violence, with people arrested for offences ranging from violent disorder to theft and antisocial behaviour.
More than 900 rioters arrested and 466 charged nationwide
The National Police Chief’s Council (NPCC) has released the latest figures showing the number of arrests and charges made across the UK since 29 July in relation to the ongoing disorder.
Arrests now amount to 927 and 466 people have been charged on various accounts, including for racial hatred.
Salma Ouaguira12 August 2024 09:00
Three to appear in court after Belfast rioting
Three men will appear in court in Northern Ireland on Monday, facing charges connected with recent rioting in Belfast.
A 26-year-old man has been charged with a number of offences, including riot, arson, conspiracy to commit arson, three counts of possession of an offensive weapon with intent, and two of criminal damage.
He will appear at Belfast Magistrates court.
A 58-year-old man has been charged with possessing written material intended or likely to stir up hatred or arouse fear.
He will appear at Belfast Magistrates’ Court.
A 30-year-old man has been charged with intentionally encouraging or assisting riot, publishing written material intended to stir up hatred, sending menacing messages through a public electronic communications network, and possession of fireworks without a licence.
He will appear at Downpatrick Magistrates’ Court.
Salma Ouaguira12 August 2024 08:58
Tory councillor’s wife to appear in court for racial hatred charges
She was refused bail and will appear at Northampton Crown Court accused of writing tweets against asylum seekers.
Posted on X, fomerly Twitter, she wrote: “set fire to all the f****** hotels full of the b*******” on the day of a stabbing in Southport that left three young children dead.
Salma Ouaguira12 August 2024 08:46
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