Ex-soldier jailed for 'civil war' social media posts in aftermath of Southport attack
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manchestereveningnews.co.ukA former soldier who made Facebook posts referring to “civil war” in the aftermath of the Southport attacks has been jailed for two years.
Daffron Williams, 40, who served on tours of Afghanistan and Iraq, previously pleaded guilty to a charge of publishing material likely to stir up racial hatred relating to public posts made between July 19 and August 11.
Cardiff Crown Court heard the posts, made before and after three girls were fatally stabbed at a dance class on July 29, included Williams describing Tommy Robinson, real name Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, as a “f***ing hero”.
In one post, the day after the incident in Southport, Williams wrote: “Civil war is here. The only thing that’s missing is bullets.
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