Suspended Labour councillor Ricky Jones, who told a crowd to "slit the throats" of anti-mass migration protesters, has been found not guilty of encouraging violent disorder.

Jones, 58, referred to political opponents as “disgusting Nazi fascists” during a demonstration in Walthamstow last August, following the Southport massacre.

The Dartford borough councillor, first elected in 2019, was seen drawing his finger across his throat while shouting the remark.

Despite being warned by Labour not to attend, Jones said he felt it was his “duty” to be there. He was suspended by the party the following day.

In court, Jones claimed he “wasn’t thinking” and was “upset and overwhelmed” at the time. His ADHD was also presented as part of his defence.

The court’s decision to acquit Jones will raise eyebrows among those who see a stark contrast in how justice is applied depending on the political alignment of the accused, such as the 31 month sentence given to Lucy Connolly for a social media post stating that she didn't care if migrant hotels were burned down.