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Taxi driver jailed for social media posts that were ‘catalyst’ for violent disorder

  • Andrew McIntyre set up a Telegram channel called Southport Wake Up after a knife attack in Southport, which prosecutors said acted as a catalyst for violent disorder.
  • McIntyre was jailed for seven and a half years after pleading guilty to encouraging violent disorder and possession of a knife.
  • The court heard that McIntyre's actions were motivated by racial hatred and encouraged planning for violent offenses.
  • The Crown Prosecution Service decided not to pursue a charge of encouraging murder due to evidential issues.
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The Independent broke the news in London, United Kingdom on Monday, January 6, 2025.
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