Man denies Captain Tom tweet
A MAN has denied sending an offensive tweet about Captain Sir Tom Moore after the death of the fundraising centenarian.
Joseph Kelly was charged under the Communications Act after the post on February 3 – the day after the veteran died.
The 35-year-old, from Castlemilk in Glasgow, was not present when the case called at Lanark Sheriff Court yesterday and a not guilty plea was submitted by lawyer Archie Hill on his behalf.
The court charge states: “On February 3, 2021, at Waverly Court, Lanark, you Joseph Kelly did cause to be sent by means of a public electronic communications network a post to the public using social media that was grossly offensive or of an indecent, obscene or menacing character, and that did utter offensive remarks about Captain Sir Tom Moore, now deceased.”
Sheriff Nikola Stewart set an intermediate appearance for May 19 before a trial date of June 17.
TRIBUTES have been paid to a man who helped thousands of homeless people in Glasgow. Stephen Mitchell, who managed the Lodging House Mission in the East End, died aged 60 earlier this month.
Stephen oversaw the operation which provided the space for the winter night shelter, as well as food, warmth and a space for people to meet and find company, comfort and advice.
He was known as “trotters” to the many men and women who used the mission’s services,
The Lodging House Mission said: “Today we say farewell and pay our respects to Lodging House Mission manager Stephen Mitchell.
“We are choosing to pay our respects with a two minutes’ silence.
“We invite you to join us, to pause wherever you are, and to remember those closest to Stephen who feel his loss most keenly.
“A time to bring to the fore our own memories of Stephen and to give thanks for his touch on each of our lives. Thank you and may he rest in peace.”
Mr Mitchell was a key member of the network of organisations that works tirelessly to help those in need across Glasgow
Glasgow Homelessness Network said: “We are so sad to learn that Stephen Mitchell has passed away.
“An incredibly special man and stalwart of the homelessness network in Glasgow for decades.
“Thinking of everyone who loved him and to our friends at Lodging House Mission and the Marie Trust.”
The Marie Trust, which works closely with Lodging House Mission and other charities, posted a tribute on its Facebook page
It said: “Our thoughts Stephen’s family today the staff and volunteers House Mission who Stephen.
“Such a tragic loss. Stephen touched so many lives with his caring and compassionate nature.
“It was a real privilege to work alongside him. He will be sorely missed.”
Stephen and the staff and volunteers at the Lodging House Mission kept the operation running throughout lockdown to provide food and support to as many people as possible while the premises were closed to the public.
Instead of the usual Christmas dinner it would cook and provide on the premises, last year, Stephen and the team provided food to be delivered to the homeless people who were accommodated in hotels. are with and all at Lodging cared for
Mr Mitchell worked to provide a whole range of help and services for people in need with around 100 people a day coming through the doors of the Mission in East Campbell Street every day, before lockdown.
In an interview with the Glasgow Times last year he said the need had not gone away but the Mission had to adapt and work differently to continue to provide help and support.
He said: “Modern squeezing more people people are being broken.
“Society is more insular and many people do not have the same family circle or community network that previous generations had. People are living in isolation.” society is and more