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Tristan Kirk

Trans activist Sarah Jane Baker found not guilty of encouraging violence with ‘punch a Terf’ speech

A transgender activist who told the crowd at a London Pride event to “punch a Terf” has been cleared of encouraging violence after telling a court it was a stunt for publicity.

Sarah Baker, 54, was filmed addressing the crowd at the Trans+ Pride rally on July 8, and shouted into the microphone: “If you see a Terf, punch them in the f***ing face.”

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