Stuart Burns, aged 41 of Briar Bank, Carlisle was charged on 8 August with two counts of an offence under Section 127 of the Communications Act.
Burns appeared before North Cumbria Magistrates Court yesterday (Aug 29) and was found guilty of both offences and was sentenced to 14 weeks in custody.
The court heard that between 2 and 6 August Burns posted on social medial encouraging people to channel anger towards the police and destroy police vehicles and equipment relating to potential planned disorder.
Chief Superintendent Carl Patrick said: "This sentence makes clear those inciting violence online will face the consequences.
“Burns encouraged people to target the police.
“Our officers should not come to work with the fear of being assaulted and the majority of the public understand this and show respect to the police as they go about their important work to keep people safe.
“Targeting officers not only has a significant impact on the officers concerned and their families, but this means they are removed from the front-line work. Targeting vehicles, putting strain on our ability to respond to emergency incidents, when people are in need.
“Where there is evidence of people inciting hatred or promoting violence on our streets, our officers will not hesitate to take action”