The former leader of Britain First has been jailed for eight weeks after he admitted breaching a High Court injunction.

Paul Golding had been made the subject of the injunction following an application by Bedfordshire Police on Thursday, August 11.

This came after a number of incidents, including incursions into mosques for propoganda purposes.

The injunction banned Golding and deputy leader Jayda Fransen from entering Luton town centre and Bury Park for three years, and also from entering any mosque or Islamic cultural centre, or its private grounds, in England and Wales.

They were also prevented from encouraging or giving permission to others to do so.

On Saturday, August 20 however, the 34-year-old former Sevenoaks District Councillor drove supporters of Britain First to an Islamic Centre in Cardiff, and instructed them to enter and confront those inside.

The incident was recorded by Britain First and posted online.

Golding was charged with contempt of court, and admitted breaching the order yesterday.

He was jailed for eight weeks.

Mike Colbourne, Deputy Chief Constable for Bedfordshire Police, said: "The terms of the injunction were quite clear and had been agreed by all parties.

"It seems almost inconceivable therefore that Golding chose to flout the terms of the order within just a few days.

"We work hard to promote harmony and cohesion amongst our communities, and the injunction was sought in order to prevent criminal offences occurring and to keep the peace.

"This case should send a clear message that we will not tolerate any individual or group who seek to spread hate or divide communities."