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Copy of Hitler’s manifesto found in man’s home after secret identity revealed

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January 7, 2025
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Andrew McIntyre called for the Home Secretary to be hanged after the Southport stabbings

A copy of Adolf Hitler’s Mein Kampf was discovered inside a taxi driver’s home after his secret online identity was revealed.

Andrew McIntyre published a string of “sickening posts” on messaging app Telegram following the fatal stabbings of six-year-old Bebe King, seven-year-old Elsie Dot Stancombe and nine-year-old Alice Dasilva Aguiar during a Taylor Swift-themed dance class in Southport last summer.

This included calling for the Home Secretary to be hanged and inciting violent action before rioting erupted in the seaside town, Liverpool city centre and Walton. He also told his followers after one such ugly episode: “Well done last night lads. To all you heavy hitters, are you ready for round two?”

Liverpool Crown Court heard yesterday afternoon, Monday, that McIntyre, of Cousins Lane in Rufford, was the administrator of the Telegram channel “Southport Wake Up”, which was set up in the aftermath of the tragic killings. This group was said to have been “the catalyst for and origin of a series of posts concerning these events”, which were widely shared on social media and contained “false rumours” that the attacker was an illegal immigrant and a Muslim.

Arthur Gibson, prosecuting, said of the subsequent disturbances on Merseyside and across the country: “It is the prosecution’s case that many of these seats of disorder were not simply spontaneous or that persons coincidentally simply decided to turn up and take part. It is the crown’s case that others, to a greater or lesser degree, participated in the organisation, encouragement and incitement of such gatherings which resulted in the disorder. One such person is the defendant.”

The court was told that McIntyre set up the Telegram page in question “virtually immediately” after the stabbings, going by the usernames “Bing” and “Stimpy” on the platform. The 39-year-old first shared his channel on another group – “Liverpool People’s Resistance”, described as being “known for encouraging and inciting right wing disorder in Merseyside” – at 6pm on July 29 last year.

The Stimpy account then went on to share details from a Tommy Robinson site concerning the following day’s planned protest at the Southport Islamic Society Mosque on St Luke’s Road via TikTok. Shortly after 8pm, McIntyre wrote on his own channel: “Rise up English lads. 8pm tomorrow, St Luke’s Road, Southport.”

Then, at 9.40pm, he again posted the message “St Luke’s Road, Tuesday the 30th of July, 8pm” alongside seven fire emojis. In the early hours of July 30, he uploaded a picture of a group of masked men alongside the message: “No face, no case. Protect your identity. 8pm, July 30th, St Luke’s Road, Southport.”

At 5pm that day, McIntyre posted what was said to be a “clear threat to the police” by adding: “Message to all. Stand in our way, even if you’re just doing your job, prepare to fall.”

Another user responded to this by saying “we’ll get to the mosque and rip it f***ing down”. Cell siting data subsequently showed that McIntyre’s phone was located within the area of St Luke’s Road at around 7pm, with his car also being placed in the area between 6.45pm and 10.45pm.

Shortly after 5.45pm the following day, he posted on Telegram: “Well done last night lads. To all you heavy hitters, are you ready for round two? Liverpool mosque, West Derby Road, Friday, 8pm. Mass deportations. Ethno state. Death to traitors. We are not asking, we are protesting. We are coming to take what is ours. Rise sons of Europa.”

Mr Gibson then detailed a “further attack on the police” on August 1, which comprised of a picture of a police officer “hugging a Muslim male” alongside the caption “two tiered scum”. Another user by the name of “Southport Stand Up” meanwhile posted: “1. Use burner accounts. No revealing information. Use burner phone, SIM and VPN to sign up.

“2. No face, no case. Mask up. Leave phones at home/in a far away case. Avoid/destroy CCTV cameras.

“3. Nobody talks, nobody walks. The only three pieces of information you must give the police are name, address, date of birth. Everything else is no comment. They will find a way to twist everything you say. Stay tactical, stay agile brothers. Free Europa Army.”

That evening, two posts from the Southport Wake Up channel were shared on the Tommy Robinson page. One included an aerial map of the area around a mosque accompanied by four fire emojis and the message: “Rally point, 8pm, Liverpool.”

Two days later, a further post accompanied by five fire emojis added “mass deportations, Saturday 3rd of August, 7pm, County Road mosque, Liverpool”. McIntyre subsequently shared this message on the Liverpool People’s Resistance page.

Mr Gibson added: “Perhaps one of the more sickening posts which found its way from the Southport Wake Up site was a post which read ‘Justice, Friday 8pm, West Derby Road mosque, Liverpool’. These words overlay a photo of the young lady who had heroically tried to defend the children and the three photos of the children who had been killed.”

In another post from his “Bing” account, which McIntyre shared from the Southport Wake Up site on the Liverpool People’s Resistance channel in the early hours of August 3, he said alongside 10 fire emojis: “To all people who turned out tonight, you are heroes. Massive police presence combined with bussed in trade union activists and a handful of muzz rats.

“We scare the s*** out of the establishment. It took the heaviest police presence Liverpool has ever seen to shout us down, more than any event, any match day. Think about that for a second.

“Targeting the mosque may not have seemed sensible, but it created a reaction and revealed their hand. Along with Sunderland, we have shown what an organised rabble can do.

“No leaders, no organisation. Just white men and women marching the filth down. Fight hard and remember your ancestors are watching. Make them proud. Rise, sons of Europa.”

Shortly after 8pm, the same account was used to share a post from Southport Wake Up on the Tommy Robinson page which consisted of a photograph of an attack on a “stand in Liverpool advertising the Muslim faith” and further fire emojis alongside the caption: “Free Quran stand in Liverpool city centre gets f***ed up. Go on lads.”

McIntyre then added “get down County Road Liverpool people, it’s starting”. A later post showed a picture of a “confrontation between a white male and a black male” alongside the message: “Your ancestors did not die to become a minority. Fight for your future, fight for your kin.”

The Telegram channel was also used to “target solicitors firms and organisations which provided advice and assistance in relation to those seeking to claim asylum”. In one message shared from the Southport Wake Up page onto the Tommy Robinson channel, McIntyre said on August 5: “Wednesday night lads. They won’t stop coming until you tell them. No more immigration. 8pm, mask up. Spread this as far and wide as you can.”

This was accompanied by a “list of immigration advisors around the country”. Sefton Council was also targeted by the group, with a picture of its offices in Bootle being shared on the same date alongside fire emojis and the message: “Mass deportations, Bottle [sic] Strand Council Office. Friday 8pm. They are responsible for letting so many [racial slur] live and work in our area. Burn it f***ing down.”

Hope Not Hate became aware of posts on the channel and subsequently notified Merseyside Police. This led to McIntyre being arrested at around 7.30pm on August 8, when his taxi was stopped by officers on Smithdown Road.

During a search of the car, PCs discovered a knife located underneath the floor of the boot inside the spare tyre. His home was also searched by the force, at which time a copy of Mein Kampf was seized.

The court meanwhile heard of a post from August 1, in which McIntyre shared a YouTube video concerning the Home Secretary Yvette Cooper MP alongside the message “we’re going to hang this woman and her associates”. After another user, “Dreckly”, commented “her way of speaking is so annoying, like a patronising, insipid train announcer”, the “Bing” account was used to respond: “She threatened us lads, now she’s going to taste the rope.”

He was also said to have made posts relating to Hope Not Hate’s chief executive Nick Lowles, including one in which he stated: “Death to Nick Lowles. Any who take his life will be a hero to the cause.”

Mr Gibson said that these and his copy of Hitler’s manifesto were “indicative of his extreme right wing views”, adding: “This supports the proposition that his clear intention in setting up Southport Wake Up was that offences of serious public disorder involving violence and criminal damage were to be carried out as a result of his encouragement and incitement. Furthermore, it is submitted that these actions and words clearly had a racist intent.”

McIntyre, who has no previous convictions, was previously accused of encouraging the murder of Ms Cooper, although this count was subsequently dropped by the prosecution. Julian Nutter, defending, told the court: “His mother and father are in court, horrified that he is in this predicament.

“He is of previous positive good character. He is 39 years of age and has never come to the attention of the police before. Those who have spoken on his behalf describe somebody very different to that which you have heard from the prosecution.”

McIntyre admitted encouraging or assisting an offence and possession of a bladed article in a public place. Appearing via video link to HMP Liverpool wearing a dark grey jumper and sporting short dark hair and a beard, he showed no reaction as he was jailed for seven-and-a-half years.

Sentencing, Judge Neil Flewitt KC said: “In late July and early August 2024, a series of violent disturbances erupted across England following the tragic incident when three young girls were fatally stabbed at a dance class in Southport. Violence fuelled by misinformation and far right sentiment spread to towns and cities across the nation.

“Significant damage was caused and injuries were sustained. Those subjected to violence or threats of violence including police officers whose duty it was to protect the community.

“You were responsible for spready that misinformation. It is clear that, in doing so, you were motivated by racial hatred. I have no doubt that your actions encouraged many people to plan and commit offences of violent disorder and criminal damage.

“Your responsibility spreads for beyond the commission of a single criminal offence. You were, in effect, an active participant in the commission of numerous offences in Merseyside and beyond and over a significant period of time.

“I am told that you do not maintain that you do not hold racist views and acted as you did because you were annoyed with the government for their lack of action. If you had maintained that account, I would have rejected it.

“It is clear beyond doubt that you were motivated by racial hatred. Until you moderate these views, you will pose a high risk of harm to the the public.

“I accept that there is another side to your character. Those who know you well regard you as hard working, kind and caring.”

Merseyside Police’s Detective Inspector Paula Jones added following McIntyre’s sentencing: “The actions of the people who took part in the disorder in Southport had a huge impact on a community still grieving the harrowing events of July 29. McIntyre played a key role in coordinating the group who took to the streets on 30 July, using social media to encourage members of the group to turn up at the heart of the communities in Southport and Liverpool to commit criminal damage.

“The result left dozens of officers injured as bricks, bins and other missiles were thrown at them. Residents’ walls were dismantled to create makeshift missiles and their bins set alight, while windows were smashed and a trail of destruction was left in their wake.

“Of those who took part in the disorder, many of whom will have seen McIntyre’s messages, 163 have been arrested, 121 charged and now 90 have been sentenced to a total of 189 years and 10 months. Like dozens of others before him, I hope McIntyre spends the time he will now have in prison reflecting on his actions during the disorder and the impact it had on communities here in Merseyside.”

Liverpool Echo

Taxi-driver jailed for social media posts which encouraged violent disorder

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January 6, 2025
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Andrew McIntyre, 39, set up a Telegram channel in the aftermath of the Southport knife attack in which three young girls were killed.

A taxi-driver whose posts on social media were a “catalyst” for violent disorder has been jailed for seven and a half years.

Andrew McIntyre, 39, set up a Telegram channel called “Southport Wake Up”, in the immediate aftermath of the knife attack at a children’s dance class in the Merseyside town on July 29 last year, Liverpool Crown Court was told on Monday.

Sentencing him, Judge Neil Flewitt KC said the defendant was “prominent” among people responsible for spreading misinformation following the Southport attack.

He said: “You were motivated by racial hatred.|

“I have no doubt your actions encouraged many people to plan and then to commit offences of both violent disorder and criminal damage.”

He said the offence was aggravated because it was motivated by racial hostility and involved attacks on police officers.

Arthur Gibson, prosecuting, said the case involved a “sinister aspect” of violence which took place in parts of the UK last summer.

He said: “It is the prosecution case that many of these seats of disorder were not simply spontaneous, or that persons coincidentally simply decided to turn up and take part.

“It is the Crown’s case that others, to a greater or lesser degree, participated in the organisation, encouragement and incitement of such gatherings, which resulted in the disorder.

“It is the Crown’s case that one such person is the defendant.”

The Southport Wake Up channel was identified by the group Hope Not Hate as a “catalyst for and origin of a series of posts” concerning incidents of violence, Mr Gibson said.

The court heard McIntyre, who pleaded guilty to encouraging violent disorder and criminal damage and possession of a knife, shared content from a site called Tommy Robinson / Britain First / For Britain about a protest in Southport on July 30.

He also posted a map after adding: “Mosque at the top of Hart St.”

In a later post he wrote: “Rise Up English Lads. 8pm tomorrow St Luke’s Rd Southport.”

Hours before violence broke out in Southport on July 30, he posted a “clear threat to police”, writing: “Message to All … Stand in our way, even if you’re just doing your job … prepare to fall.”

Another user responded: “We’ll get to the mosque and rip it f****** down.”

The court was told McIntyre’s phone was in the area of St Luke’s Road in Southport at 7pm on July 30 and the car he was later arrested in was also in the area when the disorder took place.

The day after disorder, McIntyre posted: “Well done last night lads, to all you heavy hitters.

“Are you ready for Round 2??? … Liverpool Mosque, West Derby Road, Friday 8pm.”

McIntyre was working as a taxi driver when he was intercepted by police in Liverpool on August 8 and arrested, Mr Gibson said.

A knife was found hidden in the boot of his car and, when his home was searched, officers found weapons and a copy of Hitler’s Mein Kampf, the court heard.

The defendant followed proceedings on a videolink from HMP Liverpool, where he has been remanded in custody, while his parents looked on from the public gallery of the courtroom.

Julian Nutter, defending, said: “His parents are horrified that he is in this predicament.

“He is a man of previous good character and has never come to the attention of the police before.”

Among character references were letters from McIntyre’s parents and a family friend, the court heard.

Mr Nutter said: “Those who have spoken on his behalf describe somebody who is very different from what we have heard from the prosecution about him.”

McIntyre, of Rufford, near Ormskirk, Lancashire, was originally charged with encouraging murder after posting a link to a YouTube video of the Home Secretary with the caption: “We’re going to hang this woman and her associates.”

Mr Gibson said the decision was taken by the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) not to pursue the charge to trial because of “evidential issues” concerning whether the defendant actually believed the act would be carried out.

The count was left to lie on the file.

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Taxi driver cleared of encouraging social media followers to murder Home Secretary

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November 22, 2024
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Andrew McIntyre posted an ‘unpleasant rant’ about Yvette Cooper MP online amid violent scenes on Merseyside

A man has been cleared of allegations that he encouraged his followers to murder Home Secretary Yvette Cooper MP in posts on social media.

Andrew McIntyre, of Cousins Lane in Rufford, appeared at Liverpool Crown Court on Thursday charged with two counts of encouraging or assisting an offence following violent scenes across Merseyside in the summer.

Disturbances flared in Southport, Liverpool city centre and Walton following the fatal stabbings of six-year-old Bebe King, seven-year-old Elsie Dot Stancombe and nine-year-old Alice Dasilva Aguiar during a Taylor Swift-themed dance class in the seaside town. Charge sheets had alleged that the 39-year-old published “electronic communications which were capable of encouraging or assisting the commission of one or more offences of murder” and “capable of encouraging or assisting the commission of one or more offences of violent disorder and criminal damage” between July 28 and August 8 this year.

McIntyre, who the ECHO understands works as a taxi driver, yesterday pleaded guilty to the latter count and a further offence of possession of a bladed article in a public place in relation to a “folding pocket knife” found upon his arrest on Smithdown Road. But Arthur Gibson, prosecuting, told the court of the charge of encouraging murder: “While there are comments on social media concerning actions to be taken against the Home Secretary, that in itself does not support the allegation in count one because the requirement is that there has to be a genuine belief that any such actions would be carried out.

“There is a clear distinction between what might be termed a rant, however unpleasant it is, and messages which clearly incite criminal activity to take place. There is undoubtedly clear, and the crown would say overwhelming, evidence in relation to the offences of violent disorder and criminal damage being carried out.

“However, that is not the case in relation to count one. In those circumstances, having carefully considered the matter, a decision has been taken to ask the court to lie that count on the file.”

Judge Neil Flewitt KC accepted this application and remanded McIntyre into custody ahead of his sentencing on January 6. Addressing the delay until this date, defence counsel Julian Nutter said: “On any view, he is going to be where he is for some time.”

The judge meanwhile told the defendant: “There will inevitably be an immediate and significant prison sentence. How long it will actually be, I will decide when I have had all of the information.”

McIntyre nodded and blew a kiss to his parents in the public gallery before being led down to the cells. The same court heard during an earlier appearance in August that he was accused of being the “administrator of an online group” and “encouraged followers of that group to commit murder and to take part in disorder”.

He had previously pleaded not guilty to all three charges and was due to stand trial in February next year. McIntyre will also appear in court for a mention hearing on December 19.

Liverpool Echo

Man denies encouraging murder after Southport deaths

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August 16, 2024
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A Lancashire man has denied intentionally encouraging murder and violent disorder in relation to recent riots in Southport and Liverpool.

Andrew McIntyre, 39, of Cousins Lane, Rufford, pleaded not guilty to encouraging murder through electronic communication and encouraging violent disorder through electronic communication, at Liverpool Crown Court.

He also denied possession of a pocket knife in a public place on Smithdown Road, Liverpool, on 8 August.

He was remanded into custody and is due to appear in court again on 4 November for a case management hearing, with a provisional trial date set for 3 February 2025.

Judge Neil Flewitt acknowledged the public interest in the case.

The defendant waved to his parents in the public gallery when he was brought into the courtroom.

He spoke only to confirm his name and to plead not guilty to three offences.

Chris Taylor, prosecuting, confirmed to Judge Flewitt that “in simple terms” the suggestion was Mr McIntyre was the administrator of an online group.

It is said he allegedly encouraged followers of the group to commit murder, and also to take part in the disorder that recently took place in Merseyside.
‘Racist chants’

Also in court was 21-year-old Harvey Gabbott, from Southport, who had previously admitted violent disorder after he threw items – including a pint of beer and a wheelie bin – at police officers during riots in the town.

He was given a two-year prison sentence and will serve at least half in the community, rather than behind bars.

The violent disorder he was a part of centred around Southport mosque on 30 July, with racist chants clearly heard during CCTV footage played to the court.

The footage showed Gabbott throwing beer, then two items – thought to be bricks, before he re-emerged wearing a balaclava and threw a wheelie bin at a police van.

Dressed in a grey defendants’ tracksuit, Gabbott, a roofer, and father of a six-month-old child, covered his face as the footage was played.

He was breathing heavily to regain his composure whilst the prosecutor outlined the punishments he could face. His partner cried during his defence.

Judge Neil Flewitt accepted Gabbott regretted what he had done and had handed himself into police, but said it provided “little comfort to those affected by your actions”.

He was told he was being given a two-year prison sentence, with no more than half of the sentence to be served in prison, and the rest to be served in the community.

He said “I love you” to his family as he was taken down.

Another man, Oliver Maddocks, 21, who had earlier this week admitted violent disorder and burglary of a local shop during the recent disorder in Southport, had his case adjourned until 1 October, pending a psychological assessment on the advice of a pre-sentence report.

Maddocks, of Southport, was told it is “almost inevitable” he would receive a prison sentence.
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Thug who forced Romanians from car during riot handed heftiest sentence to date

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August 16, 2024
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David Wilkinson was jailed for six years at Hull Crown Court following violence and disorder in the city on August 3

A thug who forced three terrified Romanian men from their car during a riot has received the heftiest sentence to date in connection with recent widespread disorder after being jailed for six years.

David Wilkinson, 48, previously pleaded guilty to violent disorder, attempted arson and racially aggravated criminal damage after playing a “prominent role” in the violence and disorder that gripped Hull on August 3.

His sentence came as a second riot charge was brought by police – leaving violent disorder suspects across the country awaiting news on whether they will be accused of the more serious offence.

Hull Crown Court heard Wilkinson was a member of a “baying mob” who left the driver of a BMW in fear for his life when more than 100 “angry” men descended on him and his two cousins.

The group tried to drag them from the car, before punching him in the head and attempting to strike him with a metal bar.

In footage of the incident, the three men in the vehicle could be seen getting out with their hands raised in a gesture of surrender before fleeing to a nearby hotel, the court heard.

At other points during the day of disorder, Wilkinson spat, threw missiles and pushed wheelie bins at a police line protecting a hotel known to house asylum seekers.

He appeared to be holding nunchucks – a martial arts weapon – at one point, it was said.

Elsewhere on Friday, Kieran Usher became the second suspect to be charged with riot in connection with disorder in Sunderland city centre on August 2.

The 32-year-old appeared at South Tyneside Magistrates’ Court where prosecutors said he had acted in an “aggressive manner” towards police officers and threw missiles at them during the unrest.

The court heard he allegedly gestured towards officers and towards the crowds in the city centre in order to “encourage violence”.

District Judge Zoe Passfield remanded him in custody until his crown court appearance on August 23 after saying a series of video clips played to the court showed he had “a willingness to engage in large-scale disorder”.

It followed Northumbria Police’s announcement that a 15-year-old boy had been charged with the more serious offence after having previously pleaded guilty to violent disorder and burglary on Saturday.

The teenager appeared in court on Thursday and his case was adjourned following what a district judge called a “surprise” charging decision.

Liam Doeg, 33, who was due to be sentenced in relation to disorder in Sunderland, had his case adjourned as prosecutors consider whether to further charge him with the more serious charge of riot.

Sophie Allinson, defending, opposed the move saying her client had pleaded guilty to violent disorder at the earliest opportunity and had come to court expecting to learn his fate.

Ms Allinson pointed out that more than 100 defendants had already been sentenced for violent disorder following the disorder across England.

Riot is an offence that carries a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison – double that of a charge of violent disorder.

Another lengthy jail sentence was handed down on Friday to a man who looted cosmetics chain Lush during riots in Hull.

John Honey, 25, was jailed for 56 months after he also helped attack a BMW carrying three Romanian men, targeted a garage leaving nine vehicles damaged, and pushed bins at police lines during the disorder.

A sentencing hearing earlier in the week was adjourned after a prison probation officer said Honey had asked him “if he wanted his autograph because he was famous”, which the court heard could have undermined Honey’s claim of being “genuinely remorseful”.

Four other men – Steven Love, 41, John Nunan, 36, Travis Whitelock, 23, and Corey Holloway, 20 – were also jailed for their part in the Hull riots.

A judge told Love he was “lucky not to be charged with riot” after his central role in the disorder as he was sent to prison for 40 months.

In Liverpool, Andrew McIntyre pleaded not guilty to charges of encouraging murder, encouraging violent disorder and possession of a bladed article at the city’s crown court.

Chris Taylor, prosecuting, confirmed to Judge Neil Flewitt that “in simple terms” the suggestion was that McIntyre was the administrator on an online group.

At Birmingham Crown Court, a rapper arrested after posting an allegedly “menacing” video mentioning Tommy Robinson will face trial in January next year after pleading not guilty.

Omar Abdirizak, known as Twista Cheese, denied an allegation of sending a grossly offensive or menacing message via a public communications network.

Two men and a woman were jailed for their roles in a protest in Plymouth at the city’s crown court.

Kerry Gove, 34, Andrew Ball, 49, and Grant Braidwood, 40, all admitted violent disorder before Ball and Braidwood were both give prison terms of 32 months, and Gove an 18-month term.

The court heard Ball has appeared in court previously on 51 occasions for 93 offences including racially aggravated harassment, alarm or distress and for public order offences.

Charges of stirring up racial hatred also continue to be brought before the courts across the country, with Wayne O’Rourke due to appear at Lincoln Crown Court.

The Independent

Boy, 16, stole £15,000 worth of vapes during Merseyside violence

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August 10, 2024
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He was traced by police due to his ‘distinctive clothing’

A youth who stole vapes worth £15,000 appeared in court today in relation to violent disturbances across Merseyside.

Liverpool Magistrates Court heard that the 16 year-old , who cannot be identified due to legal restrictions, was caught on CCTV breaking a convenience store window with an electric scooter to snatch the vapes and was traced by his distinctive clothing.

The youngster, hailing from Stockbridge Village, was the first to stand before the court this morning. He was charged with violent disorder, two counts of burglary at non-residential properties; criminal damage to a police vehicle and assaulting an emergency worker, reports the Liverpool Echo.

He was amongst the four people who appeared before District Judge Healey on Saturday; the number of men and boys charged in connection to the violent disorder has now reached 25. It comes as violent rioting spread through the streets of Merseyside following the deaths of Bebe, Elsie Dot and Alice, who were killed in the tragic Southport stabbings last month.

The court heard how the 16-year-old was seen on CCTV amongst a group who pulled a police officer off his bike before attacking him. He was also seen jumping on top of a police vehicle where the windscreen was then smashed. He was tracked on CCTV by his distinctive clothing and was seen running along Paradise Street before picking up an electric scooter to smash a window and taking items from SandS News in the city centre. He is seen leaving with a handful of vapes. The boy was later arrested.

Today, he pleaded guilty to all charges. The court has been adjourned for a pre-sentence report and he will appear for sentence on September 17. He was also granted conditional bail and told he was not allowed to enter the L1, L2 or L3 postcodes.

Andrew McIntyre, 39, of Cousins Lane, Rufford, was charged with encouraging an offence of murder; encouraging an either way offence namely violent disorder and possession of a bladed article, also appeared in the dock this morning from police custody.

Judge Healey told McIntyre that the case would need to be dealt with at Crown Court due to the seriousness of all charges. He will appear before Liverpool Crown Court on August 15 and no plea for bail was made today.

George Clements, 18, of Egerton Street, New Brighton, also appeared in Magistrates Court this morning, charged with affray. He pleaded guilty to the charge.

The court heard how on August 3 Clements was caught on footage fronting up members of the public wearing a face mask. In the footage he can be seen to kick out and throw things at members of the public who were clearly in distress. Judge Healey sent the case to Crown Court and he will appear for sentence on August 15. Clements was not granted bail.

Paul Daintith, of Fraser Street, Liverpool, appeared in court after he was found with a knife inside the area of a Section 60 order, which police put in place following the violent disorders across Merseyside over the last two weeks. The order, under S60 of the Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994, give officers enhanced stop and search powers to stop individuals in the area and is designed to minimise serious violence.

The court heard how the defendant was spotted by officers on East Street, in Southport, walking from the bushes at a quickening pace. The police officers spoke to Dantith where he told them he had just found a craft knife. He then proceeded to lift up his top and showed them the knife tucked into his waistband. Dantith was arrested. It was heard in court how during a police interview following his arrest, when asked why he had the knife, in his words “he was a smackhead who picks everything up.”

The case has been committed to Crown Court for sentence, because the defendant has previous conviction for a similar offence. He will appear at Liverpool Crown Court for sentence on August 15. Judge Healey denied bail and remanded Dantith in custody – the defendant turned his back to the judge as he told him he was denied bail – he shouted “w*****” as he was taken down into custody.

Manchester Evening News