Rye man convicted for racial harassment over CB Radio Network

A man from Rye has been convicted of broadcasting racist messages over the CB and amateur radio frequencies, which are most commonly used on ships, lorries and people engaging in two-way radio conversations.
John Saxby, 61, of Rye Harbour Road, was convicted of a charge of committing racially aggravated harassment without violence when he appeared at Hastings Magistrates Court on Wednesday, January 19. He received a restraining order, a community order, an unpaid work requirement of 80 hours and fines totalling £180.
The court heard between March and June 2021, Saxby made a number of racial remarks over the radio networks.
One victim in particular was targeted by Saxby who made racial comments and remarks about his disabilities over the course of several months.
PC Ryan Welby of Hastings CID said: “Racism has no place in our society. This conviction shows the public that even those who choose to abuse others from behind closed doors will be discovered. We will always treat such reports seriously and act on the evidence presented.”