29 June 2018

'Punish a Muslim Day' letter suspect appears at Old Bailey

A man will go on trial accused of sending letters calling for a day of violence against Muslims.

The "Punish a Muslim Day" notes calling for a coordinated attack on Muslims were sent to addresses across the UK.

David Parnham, 35, from Lincoln, has been charged with a total of 14 offences, including soliciting to murder and staging a bomb hoax.

He was remanded in custody and will go on trial at the Old Bailey on 26 November.

The letters were reportedly received in communities across England and Wales. [BBC] Read more