BNP man may escape prosecution

Having previously avoided making any reference to fascist tosspot Sion Owens – primarily because we did not want to give him the publicity he was so clearly seeking – we are very concerned to hear rumours that the aborted attempt to prosecute him for burning a copy of the Quran could be abandoned entirely.

The Swansea-based BNP regional Assembly candidate was nicked last week along with his partner, another candidate, who helpfully filmed a reflection of herself whilst videoing Owens’ provocative bonfire. Proceedings were dropped on Monday however when it was disclosed that the wrong legislation had been used to bring charges. South Wales Police insist they followed the advice of the Crown Prosecution Service in treating the incident as a racial & religious crime rather than a public order offence.

Whilst the arguments continue at Bridgend HQ over who said what, the rumour-mill at Swansea Central suggests that CPS officials have now “misplaced” either the file or a crucial piece of evidence (versions vary among sources). The upshot is that a prosecution may now not be perused at all despite a statement that investigations would continue and that "almost certainly other proceedings will ensue."

There is no need to mention to the uproar that will follow if this happens.

Update: Just so that we're clear, Owens is alleged to have arranged to be filmed burning a copy of the Quran and subsequently posting the video on the internet. This is not the "private garden barbecue" suggested by a few numpties to our comments section.


Translation - Fuck off, you sieg-heiling slap-heads.

Further Update: We hear that official denials will be issued today (15 April) in response to press queries. Confirmation is expected that "action"is to be taken against Owens and his partner.