Carlisle man charged as part of police operation to prevent disorder

He's due in court today (Thursday)

Author: Matt MaddrenPublished 8th Aug 2024

A Carlisle man will appear at court today (8 August) after a police operation took place in Carlisle in response to potential planned disorder.

Stuart Burns, aged 41, of Briar Bank, Carlisle is charged with two counts of an offence under Section 127 of the Communications Act.

The charges follow an investigation into the alleged posting online of content encouraging violence against police officers and promoting public disorder.

Burns is remanded in custody ahead of his appearance at North Cumbria Magistrates’ Court.

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