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Man sent Islamophobic texts hours after Manchester synagogue attack
Alexander Taylor, 34, sent text messages to a mental health text support service who were so concerned by them, and the threats within them, that they called the police.
He made no comment when interviewed by officers but would plead guilty to sending a communication threatening death or serious harm on October 7, 2025.
Taylor, from Wythenshaw, appeared at Stockport Magistrates’ Court earlier today (January 5) to be sentenced.
He was given a 12 month community order with 15 rehabilitation days, including an uplift to mark the hate element.
David Holland, of the Crown Prosecution Service, said: “Alexander Taylor’s deeply disturbing messages to a mental health organisation caused such concern that they were reported to the police.
“At a time of high alert following the terrorist attack on a Manchester synagogue, valuable police resources had to be diverted to deal with Taylor.
“There is no place for hate in our society and we will continue to work with partners to bring those who spread hate in our communities to justice.”