Lapworth man pleads guilty following counter terrorism investigation
He is due in court in September (2026) for sentencing
Last updated 6th Aug 2026
A man from Warwickshire has admitted to posting material online to stir up hatred after an investigation by Counter Terrorism Policing West Midlands.
Thomas Webster from Lapworth appeared before Coventry Magistrates Court yesterday (Wednesday 5 August 2026).
The 29-year-old admitted ten counts of posting material online using threatening words or behaviour intended to stir up racial hatred.
Warwickshire Police said: "He also pleaded guilty to posting material online using threatening words or behaviour which was intended to stir up hatred on the grounds of sexual orientation, and a further offence of posting material online using threatening words or behaviour intended to stir up hatred on the grounds of religion."
Webster is due to be appear at Warwick Crown Court on 2 September 2026 for sentencing.