Suspended Labour Councillor’s Trial for Riot Speech Delayed – Jones Accused of Calling to ‘Cut Throats’ of Fascists!

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The trial ofRicky JonesRicky JonesRicky Jones,,a suspended Labour councillor facing a serious criminal charge related to an incendiary speech made during anti-fascist protests last summer, has been postponed until August 2025.

Jones, 57, stands accused ofencouraging violent disorderencouraging violent disorderafter delivering a speech in Walthamstow, East London, onAugust 7, 2024August 7, 2024. Video footage of the event, widely shared online, captured Jones making inflammatory comments referencing “disgusting Nazi fascists” and allegedly stating that the crowd needed to “cut their throats and get rid of them.”

The case, originally scheduled to be heard atSnaresbrook Crown CourtSnaresbrook Crown CourtonJanuary 20, 2025January 20, 2025, was adjourned following an application to vacate the trial date. The presiding judge,His Honour Oscar Del FabbroHis Honour Oscar Del Fabbro, granted the delay, with the trial now listed to begin onAugust 11, 2025August 11, 2025.

Jones, who has denied the charge, entered aplea of not guiltyplea of not guiltyduring a preliminary hearing in September 2024. He was initially remanded in custody but later released on bail pending trial.

The charge stems from an incident at a heatedanti-fascist rally in Hoe Street, Walthamstowanti-fascist rally in Hoe Street, Walthamstow, during which Jones is alleged to have used provocative language and gestures aimed at inciting violence against right-wing protesters. At the time,Jaswant NarwalJaswant Narwal, Chief Crown Prosecutor for CPS London North, issued a reminder that criminal proceedings were active, emphasizing the need for restraint in public commentary.

“We remind all concerned that criminal proceedings are active and that he has the right to a fair trial,” said Ms. Narwal. “It is extremely important that there should be no reporting, commentary, or sharing of information online which could in any way prejudice these proceedings.”

The delay in proceedings marks a significant development in a case that has already attracted substantial media attention and political scrutiny. Jones remainssuspended from the Labour Partysuspended from the Labour Partypending the outcome of the trial.

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