Man Jailed for Violent Facebook Posts Against Hotel
- Jordan Parlour was sentenced for inciting violence through social media posts targeting a hotel housing migrants in Leeds.
- A court heard the posts urged followers to attack the establishment, raising serious concerns about public safety.
- This incident highlights the dangers of social media misuse and its potential to provoke real-world violence.
A man has been sentenced to 20 months in prison for inciting violence through social media posts aimed at a hotel in Leeds that housed over 200 migrants. Jordan Parlour made inflammatory comments on Facebook on August 4, coinciding with nationwide anti-immigration demonstrations. The posts suggested that "every man and his dog" should target the Britannia Hotel in Seacroft, which was accommodating 210 migrants at the time. During the court proceedings at Leeds Crown Court, prosecutor Matthew Donkin detailed how the posts prompted a significant police response, with 18 officers and one inspector dispatched to the scene for reassurance patrols. Parlour was arrested early the following morning and admitted to the offense, acknowledging the potential for his comments to incite further violence. In his defense, Nicholas Hammond argued that Parlour had no intention of participating in any violence, citing a broken foot and a lack of affiliation with any political group. He described the posts as "stupid and irresponsible." However, Judge Kearl emphasized that the timing of the posts, amidst a period of social unrest, aggravated the offense. Parlour was ordered to serve half of his sentence in custody, reflecting the serious nature of his actions during a sensitive time in the community. The case highlights the potential consequences of social media use in inciting violence and unrest.