Woman cleared over coconut placard of Sunak and Braverman at pro-Palestine rally
A teacher who held a placard at a pro-Palestine protest depicting Rishi Sunak and Suella Braverman as coconuts has been found not guilty of a racially aggravated public order offence.
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The judge ruled that Marieha Hussain's placard was "political satire". There were claps and cheers from her supporters as she was acquitted at Westminster Magistrate's court.
And a warning, this report contains language that some people may find racially offensive.
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