GRAVESEND: Mother who claimed BNP membership admits assault (From News Shopper)

GRAVESEND: Mother who claimed BNP membership admits assault

2:10pm Wednesday 29th July 2009 in

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A MOTHER-OF-THREE who has allegedly previously claimed to be a member of the British National Party (BNP) has pleaded guilty to common assault and perverting the course of justice.

Helen Forster, of Park Place, Gravesend, admitted the charges at Maidstone Crown Court on July 27.

The 32-year-old, who has allegedly previously stated she has produced leaflets for the party, has been remanded in custody and will be sentenced on September 7.

The two charges relate to an incident in Fort Gardens, Gravesend, on May 23.

In May, Forster was given a 10-month suspended sentence at Maidstone Crown Court after being convicted of intimidation.

In this case, the court had heard she had encouraged a group of children to throw eggs and fire an airgun at the home of her neighbour Meherjan Miah, who lives there with her young children.