An Egremont man has been jailed for eight weeks for posting grossly offensive messages on social media.
Lee Dunn, 51, appeared at Carlisle Magistrates Court and admitted reposting three images with grossly offensive captions, which the Crown Prosecution Service said, risked worsening community tensions.
He reposted the images on or around July 31 and during his police interview Dunn admitted distributing the images and captions on social media.
He claimed that he was just following the herd but when he saw the comments under what he posted, he knew it was a mistake and posted an apology message, deleting the previous messages.
Janet Potter, deputy chief crown prosecutor for CPS North West said: “This conviction should be a stark reminder to so-called keyboard warriors: online actions have consequences.
“The Crown Prosecution Service has worked around the clock to ensure those involved in any way, in the current disorder are hauled before the courts as quickly as possible.
“This type of social media offending will not be tolerated. Those who take part in online offences will be brought to justice swiftly.”
