Reform UK councillor charged after alleged racist social media post
Summary
Glenn Gibbins, a Reform UK councillor from Sunderland, has been charged with sending a grossly offensive social media message that allegedly included a racist comment about Nigerians. He will appear in court on August 21 after an investigation and charge approved by prosecutors.Key Facts
- Glenn Gibbins is a councillor for Sunderland city council and a member of Reform UK.
- He is charged under the Communications Act 2003 for posting an offensive message related to the Nigerian community.
- The post was made in 2024 and reported to the police in May, the same month he was elected.
- Northumbria police investigated and the Crown Prosecution Service authorized the charge.
- Gibbins will appear before South Tyneside magistrates court on August 21.
- Reform UK, led by Nigel Farage, gained control of 14 councils in England in May, including Sunderland.
- Labour Party chair Bridget Phillipson criticized the decision to reinstate Gibbins after disciplinary action.
- Police have asked the public not to speculate online or in the community about the case.
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