Self-described 'genocidal racist monster' jailed after BBC investigation
Summary
Thomas Webster, a former UK tax worker, was jailed for two years after admitting to posting racist and hateful messages online. He was investigated and exposed by a BBC undercover report that revealed his involvement with a far-right group and his use of violent and hateful language.Key Facts
- Thomas Webster worked for HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) before being dismissed in February 2025.
- He admitted to 10 counts of stirring up racial hatred and additional counts of stirring up religious hatred and hatred based on sexual orientation.
- Webster posted violent and hateful messages online targeting Jewish, Muslim, gay people, and migrants.
- He described himself as a "genocidal racist monster" and expressed support for Adolf Hitler and Nazi ideology.
- The BBC’s investigation used undercover footage from events held by the far-right group Patriotic Alternative in 2024.
- Police arrested Webster in September 2025 and linked several social media accounts to him after analyzing his phones and computers.
- Several hateful posts remained online for weeks even after he pleaded guilty but were later removed after the BBC contacted the platform.
- HMRC stated it took the breaches seriously and acted decisively to dismiss Webster after an internal review.
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