25-year-old Ehsan Hussain from Birmingham pleaded guilty to inciting racial hate and violence on Telegram during the August 2021 riots, resulting in an innocent person being wrongly identified.
Ehsan Hussain, a 25-year-old from Birmingham, pleaded guilty to posting racially hateful messages on social media during riots between August 3 and 6. Using a fake identity on Telegram, he incited violence within a large group. Hussain's actions led to an innocent person being wrongly identified online. He has been remanded into custody for sentencing at Birmingham Crown Court, where he faces up to seven years in prison. Hussain expressed remorse for his actions.
September 11, 2024
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