Man admits stirring up racial hatred online

A 28-year-old man has admitted stirring up racial hatred on social media in connection with the recent violent disorder across the UK.

Jordan Parlour, 28, of Seacroft, Leeds, made Facebook posts between 1 and 5 August with the intention of sparking tensions while demonstrations were taking place.

Appearing at Leeds Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, he pleaded guilty to using threatening, abusive or insulting words in the posts.

Parlour, who is the first person to face prosecution for posting allegedly criminal messages linked to the violence, was remanded in custody to be sentenced at Leeds Crown Court on Friday.

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