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Jordan Parlour from Leeds Charged with Stirring Up Racial Hatred Online During Riots

Aug 6, 2024, 10:44 AM

A British man, Jordan Parlour from Leeds, has been arrested and charged with using threatening words or behavior intended to stir up racial hatred online. The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) confirmed that Parlour, 28, posted the comments on Facebook between August 1-5, 2024. This arrest marks the first instance of someone being charged for social media posts linked to the recent violent unrest in the UK. The CPS emphasized that online activity is being actively pursued in relation to the current disorder.