EDL Activist Jailed For Mosque Threat

The Argus has reported that an English Defence League (EDL) activist who threatened to burn down a mosque in retaliation for the brutal killing of soldier Lee Rigby has been told he could be sent to jail.

Mr Rodgers took to Facebook following the recent killing and called on his fellow EDL members to meet him at Hastings mosque.

Brighton Magistrates’ Court heard that the 28-year-old posted “inflammatory” remarks on the social networking site commenting that “the mosque needs burning down”.

Prosecuting, Melanie Wotton, told the court that they found a series of “vile” and “inflammatory” messages after they checked his computer.

Confirming his name, date of birth and address, he pleaded guilty to the charge of sending an indecent, obscene, or menacing message.

Lead magistrate Paul Brown, said: “The harm you could have created was potentially huge due to the circumstances. You made threats to burn down a mosque and mobilise people at a time when feelings are running very high due to a tragic incident. All options will remain open, including prison.”

Mr Rodgers will be sentenced at Hastings Magistrates Court mid June.

Further reading:

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