First Prison Sentences for Inciting Racial Hatred Related to Recent Riots

Jordan Parlour, 28, has become the first person to be jailed for inciting racial hatred related to the recent widespread disorder and rioting. Parlour, of Seacroft in Leeds, was jailed for 20 months at Leeds Crown Court on Friday. Parlour had admitted to posting on Facebook between August 1 and August 5 messages which urged others to attack a hotel housing more than 200 asylum seekers. Judge Guy Kearl, KC, noted during sentencing that Parlour had told police interviewing him that he had published the message “as a result of anger and frustration at immigration problems in the country.” “You went on to say that you did not want your money going to immigrants who ‘rape our kids and get priority,’” Kearl told Parlour....