Suspended Labour councillor cleared of encouraging violent disorder at rally
Summary
A Labour councillor named Ricky Jones was found not guilty of encouraging violence at an anti-racism rally in Walthamstow. Jones, who was suspended by the Labour Party, had made remarks at the rally that were captured on video and went viral. A jury determined he did not intend to incite violent disorder.Key Facts
- Ricky Jones is a Labour councillor from Dartford.
- He was on trial for allegedly encouraging violent disorder at a rally.
- The rally took place in Walthamstow on August 7 of the previous year.
- Jones called far-right demonstrators "disgusting Nazi fascists" at the rally.
- A video of his remarks went viral online.
- Jones's comments included a gesture of drawing his finger across his throat.
- He was found not guilty after a jury deliberated for just over half an hour.
- Jones had been suspended by the Labour Party following the incident.
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