A taxi driver who had his licence revoked following allegations of posting offensive material online has been given the chance to reapply.
Gerard Glaister, of Workington, was arrested by Cumbria police in August in connection with posting racially motivated offensive content online.
On August 10, Cumberland Council said it had revoked his licence. It said it had taken ‘decisive action to protect public safety’.
However, on September 13, at Carlisle Crown Court, prosecutor Tim Evans said the prosecution had, following a review of the case, taken the view that it was not in the public interest to proceed. As a result, the case against Mr Glaister was discontinued.
That decision was formally conveyed to Mr Glaister by Judge Barker, who concluded it had been quite proper for police to have taken action in the county during a period of great sensitivity in August.
After the charges were dismissed, the council announced that he would be allowed to reapply for his licence and any decision will be considered by the council's licensing regulatory sub-committee.
While the charges against him were dropped, the council emphasised the importance of responsible online behaviour.
Judge Barker warned Glaister that posting offensive material online can have serious consequences.
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