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diff --git a/synapse/app/generic_worker.py b/synapse/app/generic_worker.py
index d1c2079233..e35e17492c 100644
--- a/synapse/app/generic_worker.py
+++ b/synapse/app/generic_worker.py
@@ -1,5 +1,4 @@
 #!/usr/bin/env python
-# -*- coding: utf-8 -*-
 # Copyright 2016 OpenMarket Ltd
 # Copyright 2020 The Matrix.org Foundation C.I.C.
 #