A 26-year-old man who posted comments encouraging the recent public disturbances in England has been sentenced at Cardiff Magistrates’ Court Thursday.
Shane McAndrew made the comments on 30 July 2024 on Facebook in relation to public disturbances in Southport.
When police arrested him at his home, they found a knuckle duster during their search.
The CPS authorised the police to charge McAndrew with a communications network offence and possession of an offensive weapon in a private place.
Iwan Jenkins of the CPS said: ”McAndrew wrongly thought that he could spread derogatory and menacing content from behind a computer screen.
“Despite not taking part in any unrest himself, he used social media to encourage others to engage in violent behaviour.
“I hope today’s result sends a clear message to those using the internet to sow division – your actions have consequences and you will be prosecuted.”
Shane McAndrew was sentenced to an 18-month Community Order, which includes 20 days Rehabilitation Activity Requirement and 120 hours of unpaid work on 12 September 2024.
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