Bury Man Accused Making Threats Violence Police
CONFLICT signal, reported in UK, from burytimes.co.uk, with negative sentiment. Locations: Greater Manchester, United Kingdom General, United Kingdom.
What Happened
A Bury man, Irfan Younis, 46, of Sefton Street, faces two charges related to alleged threats of violence against police and civilian staff in August and September 2025. He is accused under section 181 of the Online Safety Act 2023 of sending a communication threatening death or serious harm to Greater Manchester Police on September 5, 2025. The charge claims he threatened to follow police home and ram staff off the road, intending or being reckless about whether the threat would cause fear. Younis also faces a charge of religiously aggravated intentional harassment under section 28 of the Crime and Disorder Act 1998, allegedly occurring on August 30, 2025. The case was adjourned by Manchester Magistrates' Court on October 27, 2025, with a plea hearing scheduled for January 4, 2027.
Why it matters
Younis’s case highlights risks of online threats escalating to physical violence and religiously aggravated harassment. If convicted, he could face imprisonment under the Online Safety Act and Crime and Disorder Act. The plea hearing next year will determine whether he pleads guilty or not, with potential consequences for his legal status and community safety.
Who it affects Irfan Younis, Greater Manchester Police, Bury residents
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Tone Reading
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