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Key organizer of Southport riots sentenced to 7.5 years for inciting violence online

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Key organizer of Southport riots sentenced to 7.5 years for inciting violence online

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  • A key organizer of the Southport riots, Andrew McIntyre, has been sentenced to seven and a half years in prison for using social media to incite violence.
  • McIntyre operated a Telegram channel called “Southport Wake Up,” spreading misinformation following a knife attack on July 29.
  • Judge Flewitt emphasized McIntyre's actions motivated racial hatred and encouraged violent disorder and damage.
  • Evidence presented included McIntyre's posts prompting violence and threats towards police, alongside possession of weapons and extremist literature.
  • Campaign group Hope Not Hate praised the conviction, stating the UK is safer with McIntyre imprisoned. Read more.

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