Nottingham man sentenced after spitting at mosque
A man has been sentenced after being found guilty of two counts of racially-aggravated criminal damage at a Hyson Green mosque.
Graham Marshall, 70, of Birkin Avenue, Hyson Green, initially pleaded not guilty in connection with two incidents at the Jamia Islamia Mosque in Hubert Street.
However, following a trial, the magistrates found him guilty of both counts.
Marshall, who was caught on CCTV spitting on the front door of the mosque on 16 and 22 December 2018, was given a one-year community order and was fined £200 when he appeared at Nottingham Magistrates’ Court today (Tuesday 2 April 2019).
Speaking after his sentencing Inspector Riz Khan said: “Marshall showed a complete disregard for the faith and belief of others in these highly offensive incidents.
“Hate crime is unacceptable in any degree or form. The force takes any incidents of this nature incredibly seriously and they will not be tolerated.
“We will always thoroughly investigate reports and do everything we can to bring offenders to justice.
“We would always urge anyone who has been the victim of or a witness to hate crime to report it to us by calling 101.”
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