Leeds disorder: Man jailed for racist taunts at protest

A man was jailed for eight months for making racist taunts at an anti-racism protestor during a demonstration in Leeds.
Jordan Plain, 30, made monkey noises and other racist gestures towards student Sarata Sawo.
Plain, who has numerous previous convictions, including for racially or religiously aggravated criminal damage, had been in attendance at an English Defence League protest.
In a victim impact statement, Ms Sawo told the court: "Many people have defended Jordan for what he did to me and said it was right. It was not right.
"I was born in Leeds and I have lived here my whole life. It's such a beautiful, diverse city.
"I don't even feel welcome in my own home. I don't even feel safe in my own house or area."
Plain pleaded guilty to using threatening or abusive words or behaviour with intent to cause alarm or distress and was sentenced at Leeds Crown Court.
The Recorder of Leeds, Judge Guy Kearl KC, told him: "Given the context in which this incident occurred and the sustained nature of your conduct, which was designed to stir up racial hatred at a time of heightened social tension, an immediate custodial sentence cannot be avoided."
The judge's sentencing remarks can be read in full at: www.judiciary....
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