SDL Member Posted Racist Messages While Promoting Group

Raymond Strachan, 21, has been convicted for posting racist comments and messages on Facebook whilst also promoting his support for the Scottish Defence League (SDL).

Edinburgh Sheriff Court heard how he visited various pages on Facebook and left various messages on them in an attempt to stir up racial hatred. He abused different racial groups.

He started posting the messages in July 2011 and continued until he was caught in January this year. Police tracked him down after receiving complaints from other Internet users.

Let this be a warning to every racist on the Internet.