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Man admits inciting racial hatred during riots

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Two racist posts were posted on Facebook during violent disorder in parts of England and Northern Ireland

A plasterer from north Wales has admitted trying to incite racial hatred with Facebook posts made during the recent disorder in England and Northern Ireland.

Daniel Kingsley, 33, of Plough Lane, Shotton, Flintshire, pleaded guilty at Llandudno Magistrates Court on Wednesday to publishing written material, threatening, abusive or insulting, intending to stir up racial hatred.

Kingsley made two racists posts in support of the riots between 7-11 August, including one against immigration saying "deflate the boats," the court heard.

It followed dozens of people being charged after the worst violent disorder in the UK in more than a decade.

The posts were especially concerning, prosecutor Gareth Parry told the court, due to their nature and the "identification of certain areas where there are a number of Indian and other food outlets which he appeared to be referencing".

"It’s a serious matter likely to attract a custodial sentence," he added.

District judge Gwyn Jones said there was mention of a number of properties in the Deeside area.

Kingsley was remanded in custody and is due to be sentenced at Mold Crown Court on Thursday.