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| Cllr Ricky Jones making the cut throat gesture |
The Labour councillor who declared that the 'far right' should have their 'throats cut' during a left-wing counter-protest will face trial in January. Cllr Ricky Jones, of Dartford Borough Council in Kent, denied a charge of encouraging violent disorder during a hearing at Snaresbrook Crown Court last week.
The 57-year-old was arrested and charged after video footage of his remark circulated online. Jones made the comment as he addressed protesters in Walthamstow on August 7, who responded with cheers and applause. He has been remanded in custody since his arrest and made his not guilty plea via video link from HMP Wormwood Scrubs. He will remain in custody until a bail hearing, a date for which has not yet been set.
The trial is due to commence on January 20 and is expected to last five days.
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