Sunderland Reform UK Councillor Convicted Over Racist Facebook Post

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Glenn Gibbins posted the offensive message on Facebook in March 2024.

South Tyneside magistrates sentenced him to 150 hours of unpaid work and a 12-month community order.

District Judge Zoe Passfield ruled the post breached the Malicious Communications Act.

Defence counsel confirmed plans to appeal the decision to the crown court.

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