Kieran Kyle Jailed for Racist Death Threats Against Kemi Badenoch

Kieran Kyle, 33, from Paisley, Scotland, has received a 12-week custodial sentence after admitting to sending racist death threats to Business and Trade Secretary Kemi Badenoch.

Dundee Sheriff Court heard that Kyle sent multiple emails to Ms Badenoch on 20 November 2023, containing egregious racial abuse and threats of violence. The messages included deeply offensive racial slurs and implied impending physical harm, stating, "We are coming for you" and "your days are numbered."

Fiscal depute Gavin Burton highlighted the severity of the threats, noting their direct and hateful nature. Ms Badenoch's parliamentary office reported the emails to the police, triggering an investigation that led to Kyle's arrest.

Sheriff Jillian Oswald acknowledged Kyle's early admission of guilt but underscored the gravity of the offences. She stated that the custodial sentence reflected the serious nature of sending threatening communications, particularly those infused with racial hatred, to a public figure.