Hossein Zahir KC of the Garden Court Crime Team represented the defendant, instructed by Sajida Malik of Birnberg Peirce.
Hossein Zahir KC represented Ricky Jones, a Labour Councillor accused of encouraging violent disorder (contrary to section 45 of the Serious Crime Act 2007).
Ricky Jones was accused of encouraging violence with a speech he made at an anti-racist protest in Hoe Street, Walthamstow on 7 August 2025.
The trial took place at Snaresbrook Crown Court from 11 August 2025 to 15 August 2025. The jury returned a unanimous verdict of ‘not guilty’ in less than 30 minutes.
