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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Harry Stedman

Suspended Labour councillor on trial over inciting violent disorder at protest

Thousands of people attended the anti-racism demonstration in Walthamstow (PA Wire/PA Archive) - (PA Archive)

A suspended Labour councillor will go on trial charged with encouraging violent disorder during an anti-racism protest.

Ricky Jones, 57, is alleged to have committed the offence while addressing a crowd at the demonstration in Walthamstow, east London, on August 7 last year.

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