A suspended Reform UK councillor, Glenn Gibbins, has been convicted of sending a malicious communication after posting on Facebook that Nigerians should be melted down and used to fill potholes.
Gibbins, 66, was found guilty at South Tyneside Magistrates’ Court over the social media post, which drew condemnation for its violent and derogatory reference to Nigerians.
During proceedings on Monday, Gibbins described the comment as “naughty” but told the court he had not intended it literally.
The conviction followed his publication of the post on Facebook, which was considered malicious communication.
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