Man in UK Sentenced to Prison for Offensive Chant Against Allah

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A man described as “bullish” has been jailed after chanting offensive remarks, including “who the f**k is Allah,” while taking an active part in a violent city centre riot.

Nathan Poole, 32, was among an estimated 300 individuals who became embroiled in large-scale unrest in Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent, on August 3, 2024. The disturbance saw groups of opposing protesters clash in multiple parts of the city, forcing police to deploy significant resources in an attempt to maintain order.

According to prosecutors, Poole was far from a bystander. He engaged directly in the disorder, hurling abuse and confronting police officers who were stationed to keep rival groups apart. His behaviour, marked by aggression and provocation, was described as a deliberate attempt to escalate tensions.

Prosecutor Clare Harris, outlining the case at Stoke-on-Trent Crown Court, said: “Three hundred people took part in the disorder. The Crown’s case is that this defendant played an active role, sometimes at the very forefront of events.”

The court heard that Poole repeatedly appeared at different flashpoints across the city, moving from Cannon Place to Lichfield Street, Potteries Way, and Town Road. At Cannon Place, police had erected a cordon to stop protesters advancing into Shelton, but Poole was seen filming the confrontation on his phone while chanting alongside the crowd.

His behaviour continued outside the town hall, where police were once again stationed to separate opposing factions. There, he not only shouted chants such as “scum” and the inflammatory phrase “who the f**k is Allah,” but also argued directly with officers, further stoking hostility during an already volatile situation.

Poole’s actions, the prosecution argued, were not isolated moments of poor judgment but a sustained and deliberate effort to immerse himself in the heart of the disorder. His conduct, described as disruptive and antagonistic, contributed to the overall chaos in Hanley that day.

As a result, the court handed Poole a custodial sentence of 30 months, underscoring the seriousness with which the justice system views those who actively fuel public disorder and incite division.

(This Article was originally published by Jihad Watch)