A Chorley man who sent a threatening social media message to Sir Lindsay Hoyle MP has been sentenced.
Mark Innes, 56, initially emailed Sir Lindsay Hoyle MP to express his concern around the events in Gaza. Innes took issue with the reply from Sir Lindsay’s office and on 21 December responded with an aggressive email with disturbing images to the MP’s office. On 24 January Innes posted a threat on social media directed towards Sir Lindsay.
He was sentenced today at Preston Magistrates' Court to six weeks in prison, suspended for two years. As part of the sentence he must complete 25 rehabilitation days, pay a fine of £300, and abide by a three year restraining order. Joanna Crook, Senior Crown Prosecutor for CPS North West, said: “Mark Innes made threats and sent a grossly offensive message to Sir Lindsay Hoyle MP.
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