A councillor in Sunderland, Glenn Gibbins, is charged over a “grossly offensive” social media post about Nigerians, according to multiple reports. The charge follows a police statement, which describes the message as “grossly offensive.” Gibbins is a member of Sunderland City Council and is associated with Reform UK. The reports say he will appear in court in August, where the charge will be considered. The coverage does not include additional details about the content of the post, when it was made, or the circumstances leading to the charge. The information presented across outlets focuses on the fact of the charge, the nature of the alleged offence as characterized by police, the councillor’s identity, and the scheduled court appearance. Further proceedings, including any plea, are expected to be addressed during the August court date.