Ex-prison officer Mark Heath acquitted of inciting racial hatred over Southport stabbings posts.

Mark Heath, a former prison officer, was acquitted of inciting racial hatred through social media posts linked to the Southport stabbings that killed three children. The jury found that his posts, which included claims about the attacker's identity and his views on asylum seekers, reflected lawful opinions and did not promote violence. Heath, who identifies as "right-wing," emphasized that he did not intend to stir up hate.

October 28, 2024
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