Judge tells man to get lawyer over hotel live-stream

The man was warned he was in a "serious position" after the broadcast

A judge has given the number of a local law firm to a man who live-streamed himself using racist language outside an asylum hotel and told him to get a lawyer before his sentencing.

Judge Maurice Greene warned Aaron Johnson he was "in a serious position" after the 32-year-old from Stockport pleaded guilty to inciting racial hatred.

Manchester Magistrates' Court previously heard he had repeatedly referred to migrants in a derogatory manner during a broadcast to "millions of people" from Stockport on 5 August.

Judge Greene adjourned his sentencing to 19 September.

'Put your case'

Johnson, of Criterion Street, Stockport, admitted the charge earlier this month.

Magistrates were told he had also been aggressive to hotel staff, exposed residents to danger while using racist language and citing the Southport knife attack.

Misinformation spread online after the deaths of three young girls at a holiday club dance class on 29 July led to riots across the UK.

At Manchester Crown Court, Judge Greene told Johnson: "I really think you ought to have a solicitor so you can put your case and what you want to say."

He remanded him into custody ahead of sentencing.

Clarification 19 September: This story has been updated to reflect the nature of Johnson’s offence. It initially incorrectly stated that Johnson was part of a riot outside the hotel, however there was no large-scale disorder.