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Carlisle man faces trial over alleged anti-migrant harassment

Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 5 Nov, 09:34 · Archive

A 26-year-old Carlisle man denies harassment and racial hatred charges linked to hostility towards migrants.

Brandon Jack Watson, 26, from Housteads Road, Sandsfield Park in Carlisle, denies allegations of harassment and racial hatred. Prosecutors say the alleged harassment was inspired by hostility towards migrants.

The charges against Watson include an allegation that he distributed threatening and abusive videos which were intended to, or likely to, 'stir up racial hatred'. All charges have been denied.

At Carlisle Crown Court, Judge Nicholas Barker set a trial start date of 11 January next year, with proceedings expected to last four days. The defendant was represented by barrister Andrew Gurney, and the prosecution was led by Brendan Burke.

Judge Barker ruled that Watson will remain in custody until a further hearing scheduled for 9 November.

Carlisle man faces trial over alleged anti-migrant harassment
Image: NW Evening Mail

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