Face of thug who ‘attended vigil to lay flowers’ but instead hurled missiles

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August 6, 2024
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Dylan Carey says he travelled to Southport as his girlfriend wanted to ‘light a candle’ for stabbing victims


This is the face of a thug who hurled a missile during scenes of violence in Southport after he had apparently attended a vigil in memory of Bebe King, Elsie Dot Stancombe and Alice Dasilva Aguiar.

Dylan Carey claims that he travelled to the seaside town from his Greater Manchester home as his girlfriend wanted to “lay flowers and light a candle” for the girls, who were stabbed to death aged six, seven and nine respectively the previous day.

But he then became embroiled within widespread disorder near to a mosque on St Luke’s Road. The 26-year-old also kicked out at police vans as trouble flared after false information that the killer was connected to Islam was spread online.

Liverpool Magistrates’ Court heard today, Tuesday, that a “hostile” crowd of around 200 people formed in the area and began throwing items towards the place of worship. “Angry” participants also chanted “who the f*** is Allah?” and shouted “why are you protecting them?” towards police officers.

Carey – of Castle Hill Road in Hindley, Wigan – was later spotted at Southport Station, where a PC identified him as being involved in the trouble from body worn camera footage and videos which had been shared “on public networks”. A mobile phone clip was played to the court and showed him picking up an object and throwing it before kicking a police van as it was being driven away.

ody worn footage meanwhile showed him kicking out at a stationary carrier vehicle. Under interview following his arrest, Carey – who has no previous convictions – told detectives that he had been present as “his girlfriend attended the vigil to lay flowers and light a candle”.

He also stated that he had seen a Facebook post from a councillor concerning a “peaceful protest” and thereafter “attended in solidarity”. But Joshua Sanderson-Kirk, prosecuting, added: “He said he got more angry at the fact three girls had been murdered and became involved in the disorder. He accepted kicking the vehicle and throwing a water bottle.”

Carey, who wore a black shirt in the dock and sported thinning mousey hair and a beard, pleaded guilty to one charge of violent disorder. He was remanded into custody ahead of his sentencing before Liverpool Crown Court on August 12, being warned by District Judge Timothy Boswell: “There is a real prospect of an immediate custodial sentence.”

One man in the public gallery was seen clutching at his chest as details of the case were heard. Carey, who was represented by solicitor Bill Pearson, nodded and said “ok” as the hearing was adjourned before blowing a kiss to his supporters – with one woman seen to be in tears – as he was led to the cells.

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Defendant accused of being part of group that set ‘multiple’ bins on fire

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Jonathan Lodge, 36, Coatham Road, Redcar, is next in the dock.

He pleads not guilty to violent disorder in Middlesbrough. He pleads guilty to possession of cannabis, for which he is given a one day detention.

Lodge is accused of being part of a group that set “multiple” bins on fire. Mr Marley defending, says he denies any involvement in the disorder.

Lodge is remanded into custody and will next appear at Teesside Crown Court on August 28.

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Jonathan Ambrose, pleaded guilty to violent disorder.

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Jonathan Ambrose, 33, of Letitia House, has been presented at court. He has pleaded guilty to violent disorder, committed in Middlesbrough on August 4. He has also pleaded guilty to possession of cannabis on the same date.

Paige Sparks, prosecuting, says Ambrose was throwing bricks and stones during the riot. When arrested, a small amount of cannabis was found in his jeans pocket.

District Judge Zoe Passfield remanded Ambrose into custody until his next appearance, which will be at Teesside Crown Court on a date which is to be set.

Paul Watson, defending, did not make any application for bail.

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Man jailed for two months

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Liam Nelson, 18, of Victoria Road, Horwich, Bolton pleaded guilty to causing criminal damage during the disorder in Bolton on Sunday.

Prosecuting, Mr Potter said that two police cars, a Ford Focus and a Peugeot, were parked in the Morrison car park on Black Horse Street.

“On the first vehicle, there was significant damage to the windscreen, the side windows were smashed and the driver’s side wing mirror was also damaged. On the second vehicle, the back window was smashed and the near side window was smashed, with significant damage to the front window,” he said.

He was said to have no previous convictions.

Mitigating, Gabriella Black said her client suffers from ADHD and issues with anger for which he was prescribed medication though had ‘not been taking’ it.

“This was in the context of being involved in a situation with a group of people,” she said.

Nelson lives with his grandparents and was said to have acted ‘completely out of character’.

The court heard that he was wearing a pink balaclava at the time.

“He was trying to evade identification, should he be involved in violence?” District Judge Hirst said.

“He accepts he was involved in this violence,” Ms Black said. “He brought a pink balaclava, though he was clearly identified by witnesses. He was not thinking properly, he was immature and naive to the gravity of the consequences of the offences he committed.”

Jailing him for two months, DJ Hirst said: “You attended that violence with the intent of causing trouble. You were involved in the appalling and shameful violent disorder that impacted not just the national community, but in particular the Bolton community.

“I accept you may have difficulties but I understand that everyone involved in that violence has difficulties.”

She added that an immediate custodial sentence would ‘deter others from damaging police vehicles’.

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Rioter admits hurling large piece of metal at police after chaos erupts in Hartlepool

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Carl Holliday, of Tankerville Street pleaded guilty to the offence

A rioter has admitted hurling a large piece of metal shelving at police during last week’s disorder in Hartlepool.

Carl Holliday, of Tankerville Street, was captured on a seven-minute video throwing metal shelving at police four times. The 30-year-old pleaded guilty to unlawful violence at Teesside Magistrates’ Court on Monday and was remanded in custody.

It follows violent disorder in his hometown of Wednesday which saw a large-scale fracas on Murray Street. Witnesses reported what appeared to be missiles thrown at police.

Outlining the case, Michael Embleton described the footage, he said: “There’s a lot of people there on the streets of Hartlepool. It shows him carrying a large piece of metal shelving which he throws directly towards the police line. Again there was another extremely large piece of metal shelving that was thrown towards police.

“It appears again four times in the seven minute piece of footage.”

Mitigating on Holiday’s behalf, Dave Smith said he admits the offence, he said: “Mr Holiday acted without political motivation. An alcohol treatment requirement was imposed in 2022 and worked initially. He was drinking extremely heavily when he became aware there was trouble on the streets. He concedes he joined the disorder and was responsible for acting in the way that was captured on the footage”

District Judge Marie Mallon ordered for a pre-sentence report to be prepared. Addressing the defendant she said: “The matter is too serious to be dealt with in this court so I’m committing it for sentence to the crown court.”

Holliday was told he will appear at the higher court on September 2, and was remanded in custody.
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Video man pleads guilty to violent disorder in Sunderland after latest charge

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A man is to be sentenced at crown court for his part in mass disorder in Sunderland city centre.

Bradley Makin, 21, of Simonside Road, Springwell, appeared at South Tyneside Magistrates’ Court today, Tuesday, August 6, and pleaded guilty to violent disorder

Prosecutor Paige Sparks told the court the charges were in relation to videos that Makin had shot himself in which he encouraged the violence.

Peter Thubron, defending, said Makin had admitted to the offence on the basis that he was present but had not taken part in the violence.

“He has said some words, not all the words they say he has said, and I have put this as a basis of plea to the prosecution,” he said.

Makin also admitted possession of cocaine and heroin, though Mr Thubron said he had believed them to be amphitheatre and ketamine.

District Judge Zoe Passfield comitted the case to Newcastle Crown Court on Friday, August 9, and remanded Makin in custody.

He was the seventh suspect to be charged in connection with the violent disorder which took place in Sunderland on Friday, August 2.

Northumbria Police announced the charge early this morning as it confirmed a total of 16 arrests.

Six of the suspects appeared before magistrates in South Tyneside charged with various offences relating to the disorder on Monday, August 5.

Three of those – Leanne Hodgson, Josh Kellett and Andrew Smith – all pleaded guilty to violent disorder and will be sentenced at a later date.

Hodgson, 43, of Holborn Road, Sunderland, Kellett, 29, of Southcroft, Washington, and Smith, 41, of High Street East, Sunderland, ere remanded into custody until September 2, when they will appear at crown court.

Three others also appeared in court on Monday.

A 27-year-old man pleaded guilty to a charge of burglary but denied violent disorder, while a 48-year-old man pleaded not guilty to violent disorder.

A 31-year-old man did not indicate a plea.

They were also remanded to appear at crown court on September 2.

Northumbria Police said anyone who has any information to assist in identifying those responsible should send the force a direct message on social media or use the live chat function on the Force’s website.

Alternatively, for those unable to contact police via these ways, call 101.

Members of the public can also provide information and submit materials in connection with the investigation by visiting Northumbria Police’s dedicated Major Incident Public Portal online at Public Portal (mipp.police.uk).

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Man becomes first person to be convicted over rioting in Rotherham

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Self-employed builder Joshua Simpson has become the first person to be convicted following the rioting in Rotherham after he admitted assaulting a police officer.

Sheffield Magistrates Court heard how Simpson, 25, was abusive to police before he kicked a riot shield, forcing it back on to an officer’s leg.

A deputy district judge was told the incident happened as those involved in Sunday’s disorder were dispersing and Simpson, of no fixed abode, turned up by himself in the evening after seeing the incident unfold on a video as he was helping a friend in Worksop, Nottinghamsire.

The defendant admitted one count of assault of an emergency worker.

He was remanded in custody by deputy district judge Simon Blakebrough who asked for a pre-sentence report to be prepared before he is sentenced on August 27.

The judge said he could not rule out sending Simpson, who said he is currently homeless, to prison.

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Matthew Edge pleads guilty to possession of a hammer in Bolton

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August 6, 2024
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Matthew Edge, 34, of no fixed abode, pleaded guilty to possession of an offensive weapon, namely a hammer.

He is also charged with possession of class B drugs.

In court documents, it reads: “On Sunday 4th August 2024 at Bolton, in the City of Greater Manchester without lawful authority or reasonable excuse, had with you in a public place, namely Bolton Town Hall, an offensive weapon, namely a Hammer.”

He was remanded into custody and will next appear at Bolton Crown Court when he will be sentenced on September 2

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Man attended riot after girlfriend went to vigil

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The case of Dylan Carey will now be called on.

The 26-year-old – of Castle Hill Road in Hindley, Greater Manchester – is charged with violent disorder in relation to the disturbance on St Luke’s Road in Southport on Tuesday last week.

He is represented by solicitor Bill Pearson, with a man and a woman present in the public gallery in support of the defendant.

Carey is brought into the dock wearing a black shirt and sporting thinning mousey hair and a beard.

He speaks to confirm his name, date of birth and address before pleading guilty to the charge.

Mr Sanderson-Kirk tells the court that police officers attended outside a mosque on St Luke’s Road, saying: “They became aware of a large crowd that was hostile, with approximately 200 people coming towards them.

“Items were thrown towards the mosque. The crowd was chanting how the f*** is Allah. The crowd became more angry. Several were shouting ‘why are you protecting them?’.”

Officers then “had to pull away” as a result.

Carey was identified from body worn camera footage and videos shared “on public networks”, with a police officer spotting him at Southport Station later in the day after recognising him from these clips.

Mobile phone camera footage which was provided to Merseyside Police is played to the court.

Carey is seen in a grey t-shirt picking up an object and throwing it, then kicking a police van as it is driven away.

An officer’s bodyworn camera meanwhile captures him kicking out at a stationary police van.

Under interview following his arrest, he told detectives that he had “attended because his girlfriend attended the vigil to lay flowers and light a candle”.

Carey said that he saw a Facebook post from a councillor concerning a “peaceful protest” and “attended in solidarity”.

But Mr Sanderson-Kirk says: “He said he got more angry at the fact three girls had been murdered and became involved in the disorder. He accepted kicking the vehicle and throwing a water bottle.”

Carey has no previous convictions.

A man in the public gallery is seen clutching at his chest as the case is detailed to the court.

The defendant is remanded into custody ahead of his sentencing before Liverpool Crown Court on August 12.

Judge Boswell tells him: “There is real prospect of an immediate custodial sentence.”

Carey nods and says ‘ok’ as the case is adjourned before blowing a kiss to supporters, with one woman seen to be in tears.

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