English Defence League 'took Bristol bomb threat seriously'

A threat to bomb an English Defence League (EDL) demonstration was taken "very seriously", a volunteer for the organisation has told a jury.

Sakander Mahmood, 26, admits sending the right-wing group a hoax message through their website but told arresting officers it was "just for a laugh", Sheffield Crown Court heard.

The message he sent read: "14th July in Bristol, You are getting bombed."

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