The 51-year-old successfully appealed against his conviction, having it overturned by Mr Justice Bennathan at Southwark Crown Court in October. It is asking the High Court to send the case back to the Crown Court for reconsideration. Mr Coskun, who has been provided accommodation by the Home Office since his protest because of threats made to him, is resisting the legal challenge and attended the hearing in London. Mr Coskun, an atheist, also shouted “Islam is religion of terrorism” and “Koran is burning” during his protest in Rutland Gardens, London. He was fined £240 for the offence, with District Judge John McGarva stating that Mr Coskun had a “deep-seated hatred of Islam and its followers”.

Source: The Herald February 17, 2026 18:09 UTC