Man Avoids Jail After Racist Threats to MP Rupa Huq

Ozgay Chevat received a suspended sentence for leaving threatening voicemails to the Labour MP and her family.

Ozgay Chevat, 50, left 16 racially abusive voicemails for MP Rupa Huq on March 19, threatening her and her family.
Chevat was sentenced to 16 weeks' imprisonment, suspended for 18 months, and ordered to complete 150 hours of unpaid work.
The court heard Chevat's threats included racial slurs and claims of a mental health breakdown at the time of the offenses.
Deputy Chief Magistrate Tan Ikram emphasized the seriousness of threats against public figures, referencing past attacks on MPs.
Chevat was also given a restraining order, prohibiting contact with Huq or her staff, and banned from visiting her constituency.