Ricky Jones, a Labour councillor, is on trial for calling far-right protesters "disgusting Nazi fascists" at an anti-racism rally. He claimed his remarks, which were captured on video, were ill-advised and not meant to be taken literally. Testimony from a friend highlighted that Jones' statements were surprising and out of character. Jones defended his comments as a reaction to a prior incident involving a harmful sticker, asserting that his intention was not to incite violence against rally participants.
Ricky Jones, 58, called far-right protesters "disgusting Nazi fascists" during an anti-racism rally and faces trial for encouraging violent behaviour.
Mr. Jones claimed his remarks were not intended to be taken literally and that they were completely out of character for him.
Friend Kevin Courtney expressed surprise at Jones' comments, stating that he had never previously heard him say anything resembling those words.
Jones insisted his comments were directed at a specific incident involving a harmful sticker found on a train, not at the rally attendees.
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