Man charged over death threats and homophobic abuse following Bordesley Green protest

A man has been charged over malicious communications on social media

Author: Molly HookingsPublished 9th Aug 2024
Last updated 9th Aug 2024

A 49-year-old man has been charged with possessing an imitation firearm after video was circulated on social media on Monday.

Habeeb Khan was arrested by West Midlands Police at his home in Sparkbrook on Thursday.

He has also been charged with sending a communication threatening death or serious harm and homophobic abuse.

He will appear at Birmingham Magistrates Court on Friday.

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