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Northampton man sentenced to community order over threatening Facebook post about Lucy Connolly
Overview
Jake Newman, 35, from Northampton, has been sentenced to a 12-month community order after pleading guilty to sending a communication threatening death or serious harm. Newman posted a threatening Facebook comment regarding Lucy Connolly, who was previously jailed for inciting racial hatred by calling for hotels housing asylum seekers to be set on fire. Judge Smith noted Newman's acquired brain injury and remorse, but warned he would face prison if he fails to comply with the sentence.
Key points
- Jake Newman, 35, pleaded guilty to sending a communication threatening death or serious harm via a Facebook comment.
- His comment regarding Lucy Connolly stated: "Time to treat her house the way she wanted hotels treated, just make sure she's in it and not able to get out."
- Lucy Connolly was previously jailed for calling for hotels housing asylum seekers to be set on fire following the Southport attack.
- Judge Smith handed Newman a 12-month community order with a probation requirement at Birmingham Crown Court.
- The court accepted that Newman suffered from an acquired brain injury causing impulsivity, and noted he was remorseful and assessed as low risk of further offending.