Nicholas Hemingway’s vulgar racist gestures in Leeds riot leaves woman ‘terrified’

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Hemingway was caught on camera and is now behind bars

A Leeds thug who made vulgar racist gestures to a woman exercising her right to peacefully protest in the city centre has been jailed.

Vile Nicholas Hemingway, 34, was with a group on the other side of a cordon to the pro-Palestinian protesters that had gathered outside Leeds Art Gallery on August 3 this year. Prosecutor Carmel Pearson told Leeds Crown Court on Tuesday, August 27 that Hemingway – who was the subject of a suspended sentence order for assault and threatening to damage at the time – joined another group “amidst the backdrop of scenes of violence that swept the county in early August.”

She said: “A police cordon had been set up to protect a pro-Palestinian display. The was a group on the other side displaying anti-refugee rhetoric and shouting abuse to the other side who had been protesting in the city for some weeks. A woman who is a member of that group was at that rally. She is a woman from Leeds and was with others conducting the peaceful protest when abuse was shouted to her and others

“She noted how several of these made gestures by putting their fingers to their lips.”

The court heard Hemingway, of Walford Road, stood on a barrier at one point “so the message was further reinforced” before he got to his knees and pretended to pray. He also put a T-shirt around his head.

Ms Pearson said Hemingway was identified through social media and was arrested and interviewed. In his interview he made no comment but went on to plead guilty to racially and religiously aggravated intentional harassment, alarm or distress. He had previous convictions on his record for offences including aggravated vehicle taking, theft, robbery, drugs offences and criminal damage.

The court heard that in her victim impact statement the woman told how what she experienced on August 3 had left her “terrified.” Ms Pearson said: “She said it affected her mental health. She’s a student in the city and has also received online abuse because of her complaints about the behaviour she was subjected to and witnessed.”

Footage of the incident was played to the court.

Dan Lee, mitigating, said: “His best mitigation and only mitigation is his early guilty plea. He tells me he is ashamed of his actions and there is no excuse for what the videos show him doing. He is aware that given he has committed a further offence in breach of the suspended sentence order the guidelines are clear that some activation will result.”

Recorder of Leeds Judge Guy Kearl KC told Hemingway: “The context of your offending is that it arises out of civil unrest across the UK from an incident in Southport where a group of protesters gathered. On many occasions the groups clashed, sometimes using offensive language and violence to each other.

“The law is there to protect everyone in our society.”

He jailed Hemingway for 12 months and made him the subject of a five-year Criminal Behaviour Order banning him from congregating in a public place with two or more people in a manner likely to cause another person harassment, alarm or distress or to fear for their safety. The Criminal Behaviour Order will be in place for five years.

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Bristol man jailed for three years after throwing bottles and cans at police during riot

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August 29, 2024
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A man who threw glass bottles and cans at police officers during violent disorder in Bristol city centre has been jailed. John Matthews, 30, was captured on police body camera footage throwing missiles at officers amid a clash between anti-immigration groups, counter protesters and police on August 3.

Bristol Crown Court heard that Matthews, of Knowle, was part of a group which used or threatened violence and caused others to fear for their safety during the disruption. Video footage shows him throwing glass bottles and cans, among other missiles, at police and members of the public, as well as throwing punches and attempting to break the police line.

Judge Patrick said Matthews “clearly does not have any respect for the courts, police or the law”. Matthews pleaded guilty to violent disorder, theft and a Section 4 public order offence and today, Thursday, August 29, and was handed a three-year prison sentence.

The judge added that he was part of a “violent mob” which had been spurred on by false information following events in Southport. Nationwide violence broke out in the weeks after three young girls were tragically stabbed to death while at a Taylor Swift event in the town. We have a rolling list of the protesters jailed, arrested and wanted by police after the violent disorder in Castle Park here.

Misinformation quickly spread that the suspect, named as then 17-year-old Axel Rudakubana, was an immigrant to the UK, which is not true. Far-right and anti-migrant groups faced off against police officers and anti-racism protesters across the country, including the August 3 disorder in Bristol.

Matthews is the 10th person to be jailed for their involvement in the violent disorder in Bristol city centre earlier this month. A total of 41 people have so far been arrested with 28 having been charged.

Detective Chief Inspector Clement Goodwin said: “Matthews’ behaviour on that day was completely disgraceful. He showed an utter disregard for the safety of members of the public and police officers and I’m pleased that he has now received a lengthy prison sentence.

“We are continuing to investigate the shameful scenes we saw on that day and we will continue to make more arrests and charge those responsible to ensure they face justice.”

Bristol Post

Laughing rioter who served time for dealing cocaine and heroin joined baying mob outside asylum seeker hotel

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August 29, 2024
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Lewis Whitworth, 30, pleaded for leniency – a judge sent him to jail

A convicted drug dealer who took part in a ‘frightening’ attack outside a hotel which housed asylum seekers has been jailed.

On his way home from the pub, Lewis Whitworth, 30, a trainee mechanic, kicked a bus and joined a baying mob which hurled missiles and abuse at asylum seekers outside the premises close to his home in Newton Heath.

The trouble, said to have been organised by email, was part of the disorder which hit towns and cities across the country, including in Greater Manchester, following the fatal stabbings of three girls at a Taylor Swift-themed dance club in Southport last month. Incorrect rumours – that the suspect in the stabbings was an asylum seeker who arrived in the UK on a small boat – spread on social media and appears to have fuelled the trouble.

Violence erupted outside the hotel in Newton Heath two days after the stabbings.

Prosecutor Andrew Mackintosh told Manchester Crown Court on Wednesday that the disturbance took place following the incident in Southport on July 29 when three children were killed and two adults and eight other children were hurt.

He said ‘almost immediately after that incident people began organising protests online’ which were ‘principally’ aimed against asylum seekers who had been placed in hotels around the country.

One such protest was outside a hotel which housed asylum seekers in Newton Heath on July 31 to which organisers summoned protesters by email and mentioned the possibility of violence, according to Mr Mackintosh.

When police arrived at 4pm it was quiet despite a number of protesters in the area but it ‘didn’t remain quiet’, said Mr Mackintosh.

The defendant, unmasked unlike others and wearing a distinctive orange top, joined a number of protesters outside the hotel. One of them, not the defendant, tried to stop a bus which came under fire from missiles which smashed the front windscreen while the driver was assaulted, the court heard.

Footage shown in court captured Whitworth kicking the side of the bus while others repeatedly chanted ‘take the bus’.

The driver of the vehicle is heard to shout ‘behave yourselves’ before he is attacked, later asking terrified passengers ‘is everybody ok?’

In a statement read out in court, the bus driver said he had never experienced such ‘aggression’ in his 14 years in the job. He said he had to go to hospital and was left ‘very distressed’ and scared of talking to members of the public.

“I never imagine an incident like this could occur when I go to work. I don’t go to work expecting to be attacked. This has left me visibly shaken and frightened to go to work,” he said.

Another statement read to the court, from an asylum seeker who was staying at the hotel, said he was assaulted and he recalled members of the crowd ‘shouting abuse’ at him as he tried to make his way into the hotel where glass bottles were thrown at him and eggs were hurled at the premises.

Whitworth was also part of a group which was later captured on police footage hurling missiles, including broken bricks, towards riot cops, although the defendant was not seen to throw anything.

He was said to have laughed as the missiles were thrown at cops.

The court heard the footage was used to identify Whitworth who was later arrested and made no comment when he was interviewed.

Whitworth had five sets of previous convictions covering nine offences, the court was told, including a 32-month prison sentence for conspiracy to supply cocaine and heroin and a four-year jail sentence in 2019 for possession of cocaine and heroin with intent to supply.

Holly Nelson, defending, pointed to the defendant’s ‘early guilty plea’ but stressed his role was ‘limited’ and that he was not among those who had ‘orchestrated’ the trouble.

Whitworth’s role was ‘unsophisticated’ as he was clearly identifiable because of his distinctive clothing and was unmasked, according to Ms Nelson. She said the defendant had expressed ‘regret’ and had been training to become a mechanic before the disorder.

On the day, he had been drinking in Manchester city centre and when he was on his way home on a bus ‘curiosity’ got the better of him when he saw the protest and he joined it, according to Ms Nelson.

The lawyer asked for the judge to suspend any prison sentence, adding the defendant’s ‘supportive’ mother who was watching from the public gallery had ‘become more reliant’ on him.

Judge Patrick Field KC told Whitworth: “You joined a really, at times, violent crowd in the vicinity of (a hotel). The crowd assembled there because the hotel was being used to house asylum seekers many of whom are no doubt vulnerable people.

“Many people in that crowd were plainly anxious to demonstrate their antipathy at the presence of asylum seekers there. The disorder that followed involved throwing of missiles including eggs, glass bottles and bricks towards police officers and towards asylum seekers who attempted to return to the hotel. The disorder also involved what can only be described as a frightening attack upon a bus driver which was brought to a halt by a member of the crowd.

“Missiles were thrown at it and one of them smashed the front windscreen. The driver was assaulted and he and his passengers fled the bus fearing for their safety. Your involvement in all of this, however, was rather limited. You were seen to approach the bus to kick its side and you were also present at the front of the crowd pointing and jeering at the police whilst others around including what appears to be children were throwing pieces of broken brick at the police.”

The judge added: “Behaviour of this nature, that is violent disorder, committed by angry crowds in these circumstances calls for deterrent sentences, sentences that will deter other people acting as you did in the future. With that in mind, I’m satisfied that the appropriate punishment can only be achieved by an immediate sentence of imprisonment.”

Whitworth, of Costabeck Walk in Newton Heath, Manchester, was handed an 18-month prison sentence after he had earlier admitted a single offence of violent disorder. He glanced at his mother in the public gallery as he was taken down.

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Man jailed for trying to instigate riot

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August 29, 2024
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A man has been jailed for nine months after admitting trying to instigate a “riot” in Huddersfield.

Harvey Gardner, 20, pleaded guilty to encouraging violent disorder after sharing posts on social media urging people to gather at the town’s train station on 5 August, stating in one “it’s not going to be peaceful”.

Leeds Crown Court heard his posts had encouraged people to gather at the station, and, though the disorder did not materialise, police and businesses had to prepare for it.

Passing sentence on Gardner of Queens Way, Kirkburton, Judge Guy Kearl KC said his intention had been to “instigate and incite an incident”.

The court heard Gardener posted Facebook and X, formerly Twitter: “Riot in Huddersfield on Monday. Meet at the train station at 1pm. Everyone come show your support. It’s not going to be peaceful.”

He also tried to post the same message on a Facebook group called Huddersfield Community, but the moderator stopped him.

When he was arrested he said he had “the right to protest”, it was said.

His barrister told the court Gardner had no previous offences and was “deeply regretful” over the fact he had “jumped on the bandwagon”.

Passing sentence Judge Kearl said: “There can be no doubt you were inciting others to engage in violent disorder, otherwise why post the comments?

“No violent incident took place, but the effect of your posts was that local businesses and police had to cater for disorder.

“Your intention was to instigate and incite an incident involving serious violence.”

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Hull riot: Boy’s actions ‘some of worst’ judge has seen

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August 29, 2024
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A 17-year-old boy who was part of a mob that attacked and damaged a BMW with three Romanian men inside has been given a 12-month detention order.

The boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, previously admitted violent disorder, burgling three shops and damaging two vehicles in Hull after trouble flared in the city centre on 3 August.

Sentencing him at the city’s youth court, District Judge Mark Daley told him he had “played a very full part in this disorder, which had a huge impact on the community”.

During proceedings, the judge said some of the footage he was played of the boy’s offending was “some of the worst” he had seen.

Hull Magistrates’ Court saw footage of the teenager wielding a spanner he found in the garage and using it to attack the car of a woman who worked nearby.

Prosecutor Philip Morris read some of the victim impact statement from the incident, with the woman explaining she had been physically sick from the distress the incident had caused.

The teen was also part of a group that forced a family, including two children, and their friends to flee and lock themselves inside the property, the judge heard.

The court was told the same group also put tyres in cars and set them alight at the garage.

He was also part of a large mob who shouted threats, threw missiles and a shopping trolley at a silver BMW. Footage showed him running towards the mob attacking the car.

The three occupants were “terrified” but had managed to escape, Mr Morris said.

The court also saw footage of the teenager shoving a large industrial-sized wheelie bin into a line of police officers on Jameson Street, throwing missiles and looting Lush, Shoezone and O2 stores.

‘Disgusting behaviour’

In mitigation, defence solicitor Emma Dann said the teen had handed himself into police after his photo was distributed to the media.

She said he was “absolutely appalled at his disgusting behaviour” and said he felt “significant remorse” at his actions that day.

She said the teen, who was living in a youth hostel at the time of the offending, wanted to start a construction course and be able to find a home so he could spend more time with his six-month-old daughter.

She said his actions had been influenced by “herd mentality”, but this was dismissed by the judge in his sentence.

Judge Daley said he must take into account the very serious effect the incident had on “those who had to barricade themselves in the garage”.

If the teen was over 18, the judge said he would be facing a sentence of three years, but he had made allowances for his age, the fact that he had no previous convictions and that he pleaded guilty to the offences.

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Seven plead guilty to violent disorder during riot

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August 28, 2024
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Seven people have pleaded guilty to violent disorder in relation to riots last month.

Hartlepool saw a night of unrest on 31 July, in a wave of disorder that spread across the country following the Southport stabbings and anti-immigration-fuelled social media misinformation.

Tamsyn Carr, 21, James Elliot, 41, John Barton, 33, Natalie Wood, 39, and Dylan Wiley, 28, all from Hartlepool, and Mark Crozier, 38, from Middlesbrough, pleaded guilty at Teesside Crown Court.

Several others who were charged entered pleas of not guilty, relating to riots in Hartlepool and Middlesbrough.

One man also pleaded not guilty to violent disorder and assaulting a police officer.

Five of those who pleaded guilty are due to be sentenced next week, although Carr will be sentenced in October.

Meanwhile, Brandon Welch, 18, from Darlington, pleaded guilty to violent disorder on 5 August in Middlesbrough and will be sentenced in October.

Nine others denied a violent disorder charge relating to unrest in Middlesbrough on 4 August.

Two men pleaded not guilty to violent disorder, two counts of arson and racially aggravated behaviour over the weekend of 3 and 4 August.

However, as the court heard their case was not directly linked to the riot, a trial date was set for 20 January.

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Five plead guilty to violent disorder during riot

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August 28, 2024
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Five people have pleaded guilty to violent disorder in relation to a riot last month.

Hartlepool saw a night of unrest on 31 July, in a wave of disorder that spread across the country following the Southport stabbings and anti-immigration-fuelled social media misinformation.

Tamsyn Carr, 21, James Elliot, 41, John Barton, 33, Natalie Wood, 39 and Dylan Wiley, 28, all from Hartlepool, pleaded guilty at Teesside Crown Court.

Several others who were charged entered pleas of not guilty, relating to riots in Hartlepool and Middlesbrough.

One man also pleaded not guilty to violent disorder and assaulting a police officer.

Four of those who pleaded guilty are due to be sentenced next week, although Carr will be sentenced in October.

Meanwhile, five others denied a violent disorder charge relating to unrest in Middlesbrough on 4 August.

Two men pleaded not guilty to violent disorder, two counts of arson and racially aggravated behaviour over the weekend of 3 and 4 August.

However, as the court heard their case was not directly linked to the riot, a trial date was set for 20 January.

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Judge tells dad what his ‘problem’ is after hearing his words following arrest

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August 28, 2024
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Edgar Didzulas hurled a missile towards police officers and kicked a garden wall

A judge highlighted a convicted sex offender’s “problem” after hearing of his words to the police following his arrest.

Edgar Didzulas hurled a missile towards officers and kicked a resident’s garden wall down as violent scenes unfolded in Southport following the fatal stabbings of six-year-old Bebe King, seven-year-old Elsie Dot Stancombe and nine-year-old Alice DaSilva Aguiar last month.

Liverpool Crown Court heard today, Wednesday, that trouble flared outside the Southport Islamic Society Mosque on Sussex Road on the evening of July 30 while worshippers were engaged in evening prayers. Rioters then “shouted Islamophobic chants”, launched objects towards the building and police officers – more than 50 of whom were injured – and caused damage to nearby properties.

Simon Leong, prosecuting, described how Didzulas, of Bath Street, Southport, was captured on CCTV and drone footage kicking down a wall outside an address before throwing a brick towards a line of police officers, having “initially been seen acting somewhat passively, watching the disorder and recording on his mobile telephone”.

The 39-year-old was recognised in the video clips “by an officer who had previous dealings with him” and was then seen in the same beige Firetrap hoodie and blue shorts he had been wearing at the time of the incident when subjected to a stop and search on Lord Street five days later.

When subsequently arrested at his home on August 19, he at first claimed: “I was there. I was looking, but I was throwing nothing.”

Under interview, Didzulas stated that he was drunk at the time of the incident and “recalled being there but had no recollection of kicking down a wall or throwing a projectile at the police”. However, he accepted that he was caught on camera doing so and added that he “was remorseful for his involvement”.

His criminal record shows four previous convictions for nine offences – including theft and fraud in 2019, sexual assault, battery and intentional strangulation in 2022 and being locked up in November last year for breaching a non-molestation order. Didzulas then received a community order in December 2023 for failing to comply with notification requirements.

Lloyd Morgan, defending, told the court: “Mr Didzulas is embarrassed and ashamed by his behaviour. He knows he has let himself down and his community down.

“The words he used in his prepared statement were, I am deeply sorry for what I have done and I am very remorseful. If sober at the time, I would have just walked away.

“He does suffer with an alcohol problem, if not alcoholism. There is nothing to indicate any hostility towards any racial or religious group.

“This was simply a man who behaved appallingly in the wrong place at the wrong time. Prior to his remand, he was working as a forklift driver and also in the gardening trade.

“He has a soon-to-be 11-year-old son, with whom he has regular contact. Your honour will see that his immigration status is perhaps under review at the moment in any event.”

Didzulas admitted violent disorder. Assisted by a Latvian interpreter in the dock, he showed no reaction as he was jailed for 28 months.

Sentencing, Judge David Swinnerton said: “Following the appalling and tragic events which took place in Southport on the 29th of July, much of the community was shocked and grieving. However, others including you caused serious disorder the following day in the form of vandalism, intimidation, threat and violence, motivated by racial or religious hatred which spread from Southport across Merseyside and to other areas of the country.

“That brought a great deal of fear and destruction to local communities. When the police came to do their job, their public role, they came under sustained attack. They should, of course, have been able to focus on a major murder investigation.

“The courts have a duty to ensure that they do what they can to ensure the protection of all members of the public. People are entitled to go about their every day life – be that their work, their domestic life or their faith – without being subjected to this level or any level of threat, fear, intimidation and violence. That is why those who choose to participate in the sort of disturbances we witnessed at the end of July and beginning of August must expect severe sentences, the purpose of which is to punish you and deter others.

“Two crowds gathered in Southport. One was a peaceful vigil. It is sad that the focus and attention was directed away from that by the other group, which focussed its attentions on the local mosque.

“Clearly, alcohol plays a part in your offending history. You have expressed your remorse. You have said that, if you had been sober at the time, you would have just walked away.

“That is probably right. But you failed to learn your lesson because you have committed offences, including violence, because of your alcohol abuse. While it may be right that you would not have done it sober, your problem is that you are frequently not.”
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Man who brought dog to hotel riot faces prison

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August 28, 2024
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A man who was in charge of a dog used dangerously during a riot outside a Rotherham hotel has been warned he faces prison.

Christian Hemus admitted a charge of violent disorder following the unrest outside the Holiday Inn Express in Manvers, where asylum seekers were staying, on 4 August.

Hemus, 35, of Clarney Place in Darfield, also pleaded guilty to being in charge of a dog used dangerously in a public place.

Appearing via videolink at Sheffield Crown Court on Wednesday, Hemus was told his sentencing would be delayed to allow for an update on injuries suffered by police officers during the incident.

The dog involved remains in police-contracted kennels.

Addressing Hemus, Judge Jeremy Richardson said: “You will be going to prison, there is no doubt of that.”

Judge Richardson described the case as an “unusual situation” and said he wanted to learn of the extent of any injuries caused to officers by the dog before sentencing Hemus.

The court was told 64 officers were hurt during the disorder outside the hotel, with three yet to return to duty.

Three police horses and one police dog were also injured, all of which are now back on duty.

Hemus will return to court for sentencing on 3 October.

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NAMED: All of the latest defendants charged over Rotherham riots as total number reaches 59

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Almost 60 people have now been charged in connection with the Rotherham disorder centred around a hotel housing asylum seekers, police confirmed this morning.

Riots broke out at the Holiday Inn Express in Manvers Way, Rotherham, on the afternoon of August 4, 2024, after around 750 anti-immigration protesters arrived at the hotel, where asylum seekers were being housed.

The riots formed part of more than a dozen protests held across the country, many of which turned violent. The protests were fuelled by misinformation and followed a shocking knife attack in Southport, Merseyside, in which three young girls were killed.

Almost 60 people have now been charged in connection with the Rotherham disorder centred around a hotel housing asylum seekers, police confirmed this morning.

As of yesterday morning (Tuesday, August 27, 2024), a South Yorkshire Police spokesperson confirmed that a total of 59 people have now been charged in connection with the disorder. The ages of those charged ranges from 16 to 64.

The SYP spokesperson added: “59 people in total have now been charged. 44 of the 59 people have now pleaded guilty to the offences they have been charged with. 29 of these 38 have been sentenced.”

Police have provided the below list of everyone charged so far. Please note: it is not possible to name juvenile defendants due to their age.

Craden McKenzie, aged 26, Doncaster Road, Darfield, Barnsley, is charged with violent disorder. He was due to appear before Sheffield Magistrates’ Court on August 21.

Rory Huggins, aged 20, of Haythorne Way, Swinton, Rotherham, is charged with violent disorder. He was due to appear before Sheffield Magistrates’ Court on August 23.

Ryan Deering, aged 34, of Potts Crescent, Great Houghton, Barnsley is charged with assault of an emergency worker. He was due to appear before Sheffield Magistrates’ Court on August 20.

Graham Harper, aged 43, of Henry Street, Darfield, Barnsley is charged with violent disorder. He was due to appear before Sheffield Magistrates’ Court on August 20.

Kaylee Cunningham, aged 36, of Gerald Crescent, Kendray, Barnsley is charged with perverting the course of public justice. She was due to appear before Sheffield Magistrates’ Court on August 20.

Thomas Birley, aged 27, of Rowms Lane, Swinton, Rotherham, is charged with violent disorder, possessing an offensive weapon in a public place and attempted arson with intent to endanger life. He was due to appear before Sheffield Magistrates’ Court on August 16.

Graham Doherty, aged 35, of Common Wealth, Bolton-Upon-Dearne, Rotherham is charged with violent disorder. He will appear before Sheffield Magistrates’ Court on August 22.

Christian Hemus, aged 35, of Clarney Avenue, Barnsley, is charged with violent disorder, possession of cannabis and production of cannabis. He is due to appear at Sheffield Crown Court on August 21.

Morgan Hardy, aged 29, of Melton High Street, Rotherham, was charged with violent disorder. He appeared at Sheffield Magistrates’ Court, and will appear at Sheffield Crown Court on August 21.

Richard Harrison, aged 37, of Burman Road, Rotherham, has been charged with violent disorder. He was remanded and was due to appear at Sheffield Magistrates’ Court on Monday, August 12.

A 17-year-old boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, has been charged with violent disorder. He has been remanded and was due to appear at Sheffield Magistrates’ Court on Monday, August 12.

Joseph Iggo, aged 20, of Hartley Brook Road, Sheffield is charged with violent disorder. He will appear before Sheffield Crown Court on August 20.

Levi Fishlock, aged 31, of Sheffield Road, Barnsley is charged with violent disorder and arson with intent to endanger life. He will appear at Sheffield Crown Court on August 20, 2024.

Damien Mayfield, aged 41, of Spring Lane View, Sheffield is charged with using threatening, abusive, insulting words, behaviour to cause harassment, alarm and distress. He will appear before Sheffield Magistrates’ Court on October 4, 2024.
A 16-year-old boy who cannot be named for legal reasons, is charged with violent disorder and appeared before Sheffield Magistrates’ Court on Thursday, August 8.

Jake Turton, aged 38, of West Street, Barnsley, has been charged with violent disorder, driving a motor vehicle without the owners consent and driving without insurance. He will appear before Sheffield Crown Court on August 20

Christopher Rodgers, aged 38, of Millmoor Road, Barnsley is charged with violent disorder. He will appear before Sheffield Crown Court on August 20.
Liam Grey, aged 20, of Randerson Drive is charged with violent disorder. He will appear before Sheffield Crown Court on August 20.

One boy aged 16 and two boys aged 17, who can’t be named for legal reasons, are also charged with violent disorder.

Convicted and sentenced so far

A total of 44 people have been convicted over their participation in the disorder, after entering guilty pleas to the charges they faced. Of the 44 convicted, 29 have been sentenced so far, say police.

Defendants who have pleaded guilty over the last week and are awaiting sentence

– Richard Harrison, aged 37, of Ings Field Lane, Wath-Upon-Dearne, Rotherham has pleaded guilty to violent disorder at Sheffield Magistrates’ Court on August 21. He will appear before Sheffield Crown Court for sentencing on September 10.

– Ryan Deering, aged 34, Potts Crescent, Great Houghton, Barnsley, has pleaded guilty to assault of an emergency worker at Sheffield Magistrates’ Court on August 20. He will appear before Sheffield Crown Court for sentencing on September 18.

– Sonny Ackerman, aged 29, of Birkdale Drive, Ashton-on-Ribble, Preston, has pleaded guilty to violent disorder at Sheffield Magistrates’ Court on August 22. He will appear before Sheffield Crown Court for sentencing on September 10.

Lee Marshall, aged 39, of Princess Street, Barnsley, pleaded guilty to violent disorder and assault of an emergency worker at Sheffield Magistrates’ Court on August 22. He will appear before Sheffield Crown Court for sentencing on September 10.

– Charlie Eames, aged 30, of High Street, Sheffield, has pleaded guilty to violent disorder at Sheffield Magistrates’ Court on August 22. He will appear before Sheffield Crown Court for sentencing on August 28.

– Mason Reddy, aged 24, of Victoria Street, Goldthorpe, Barnsley, has pleaded guilty to violent disorder at Sheffield Magistrates’ Court on August 23. He will appear before Sheffield Crown Court for sentencing on September 10.

Defendants convicted earlier this month, who are awaiting sentence

Brad Westerman, aged 24, of Washington Road, Goldthorpe, Barnsley, pleaded guilty to violent disorder at Sheffield Magistrates’ Court on August 19. He is due to appear before Sheffield Crown Court for sentencing.

Michael Woods, aged 64, of Ainsdale Avenue, Goldthorpe, Barnsley, pleaded guilty to violent disorder at Sheffield Magistrates’ Court on August 19. He is due to appear before Sheffield Crown Court for sentencing.

Christian Ivermee, aged 31, of Chapel Street, Mexborough, pleaded guilty to violent disorder at Sheffield Magistrates’ Court on August 17. He is due to appear before Sheffield Crown Court on August 23 for sentencing.
Jamie Philips, aged 31, of Newington Avenue, Cudworth, pleaded guilty to using threatening / abusive / insulting words / behaviour to cause harassment / alarm / distress at Sheffield Magistrates’ Court on August 10. He is due to appear before Doncaster Magistrates’ Court later this month for sentencing.

Michael Shaw, aged 26, of Pagnell Avenue, Thurnscoe, pleaded guilty to violent disorder at Sheffield Magistrates’ Court on August 14. He will appear before Sheffield Crown Court on October 4 for sentencing.

Joshua Simpson, aged 26, of no fixed abode, has pleaded guilty to assault of an emergency worker. He has been remanded in custody and is due to appear at Sheffield Magistrates’ Court on August 27.

A 16-year-old boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, has pleaded guilty to violent disorder and will appear before Sheffield Magistrates’ Court on October 2, 2024.

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