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Afghan Migrant Denies Fresh TikTok Charge Over Nigel Farage Threat

He remains in custody awaiting a further hearing on August 27.

Overview

  • Khan, 26, is accused of recording TikTok videos between October 12 and 15 last year in which he allegedly threatened to kill Reform UK leader Nigel Farage and other users.
  • At Wednesday’s hearing in Westminster Magistrates’ Court he pleaded not guilty to a second count of sending grossly offensive content.
  • Prosecutors say one video shows him miming a gun and vowing to “find Mr Farage” and silence him.
  • Khan first entered a not-guilty plea for making threats at Southwark Crown Court on July 24, where a provisional trial was set for October 7.
  • He is due back at Southwark Crown Court on August 27, still remanded in custody.