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Man ‘too drunk to remember throwing object at riot police outside hotel’

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September 12, 2024
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A 30-year-old man who claimed he was too drunk to remember throwing an object at riot police outside a hotel housing more than 200 asylum seekers has been jailed for two-and-a-half years.

Charlie Eames, of High Street, Sheffield, is the latest person to be jailed for being part of the mob which besieged the Holiday Inn Express, in Manvers, Rotherham, on August 4.

Police body-worn camera footage was shown at Sheffield Crown Court on Thursday which showed Eames at the front of the crowd with no shirt, but wearing a padded gillet and with a bottle of alcohol pushed down his waistband.

When prosecutor Neil Coxon suggested this was a bottle of beer, Eames corrected him over the prison videolink, stating it was a bottle of Stones Ginger Wine.

The footage showed Eames throwing an unknown object at the line of riot shields and then encouraging another man in a mask to throw a large piece of wood at officers.

Rebecca Tanner, defending, told the court her client was an alcoholic, had drunk a substantial amount before the incident captured on video, and could not remember throwing the object, which the court heard could have been a branch.

She said Eames, who admitted violent disorder, had seen the protest happening outside the hotel on TikTok before it turned violent and decided go along, believing it to be “peaceful”.

Ms Tanner told the court: “He readily accepts he was highly intoxicated.”

She added: “When the mood shifted, he became a willing participant.”

More than 80 people have now been charged, and more than 30 jailed, following the violence involving around 400 people who targeted the hotel, which was housing 240 asylum seekers.

Some of the mob broke into the building and tried to set it on fire as 64 police officers, three police horses and a police dog were injured.

Judge Sarah Wright also jailed 29-year-old Morgan Hardy for his role in the disorder outside the hotel.

Hardy, of Melton High Street, Rotherham, was sent to prison for three years after the judge heard how he threw fence panels, a fire extinguisher and a chair at the line of officers.

The court heard that he was part of a group shouting “we want our country back” and could be seen on footage at the front of the crowd, taunting officers with his arms outstretched.

The judge was told that, after his arrest, he asked police if the “immigrants” had all gone from the hotel.

When told that they had been moved, he said: “Good. No more women and children will be hurt.”

Ms Tanner, this time defending Hardy, said he was a hard-working family man who only went to the hotel to be nosey but ended up doing something he admitted was “deplorable”.

She said: “He has brought shame on himself and shame on his family.”

Also on Thursday, father-of-five Cameron Callear, 30, of Orchard Way, Thurnscoe, was jailed for two years and 10 months for his part in the Manvers disorder.

Footage shown in court showed Callear kicking out at police riot shields and then breaking the leg off a chair which had been brought out of the hotel.

The defendant was then seen to throw the leg at police lines as another man launched the remains of the chair at officers.

All three men admitted violent disorder at previous hearings.

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

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August 28, 2024
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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.

Sheffield Star

Rioter who skipped court to holiday in Dubai is jailed

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August 21, 2024
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Judge attacks scaffolder Perrie Fisher’s ‘cavalier attitude to justice’ as he imposes prison sentence

A rioter who skipped court to go on a week-long birthday holiday to Dubai has been jailed.

Perrie Fisher, 29, was criticised by a judge for his “cavalier attitude” to justice as he sentenced him to two years and five months for his violent conduct outside an asylum seeker hotel.

Winchester Crown Court was told Fisher wore an England flag as he threw a scooter and bicycle wheels and kicked footballs at the windows of the building, shouting abuse at migrants.

Fisher, a father of one, did not react as he was sentenced after admitting charges of violent disorder and failing to surrender himself at court.

He had flown to Dubai despite being charged for his role in the violence that took place outside Potters International Hotel, Aldershot, Hants, on July 31, two days after the Southport killings.

200 protesters descended on hotel

Fisher, who was detained by police when he touched down at Gatwick on Sunday, was condemned by the judge for his “intimidating and threatening” behaviour and for delaying justice by going abroad.

Tim Devlin, prosecuting, told the court that Fisher, from nearby Farnham, was involved in a protest outside the hotel, which houses immigrants awaiting the outcome of their asylum applications.

“This matter related to a violent disorder that took place on July 31 outside a hotel which is currently being used by the Home Office for asylum seekers,” he said.

The court heard around 200 protesters arrived at the hotel and tried to enter the building after “misinformation” about the identity of the suspect for the Southport stabbings was shared online.

The court heard the group shouted “we want our country back”, “this is what community looks like” and “get them in, get them gone”.

After the group broke into a bike shed, Fisher picked up a bike and threw it into a skip. He was then seen throwing bicycle wheels at the hotel.

“Flares had been set off, and the perimeter wall to the hotel was damaged,” Mr Devlin added.

Police massively outnumbered

The prosecutor said police officers who first attended were not in riot gear and were “massively outnumbered” in a situation that was “rapidly getting out of hand”.

He added: “Security staff and people in the hotel were in great fear about what was going to happen to them.”

The court was shown body-worn camera footage of Fisher throwing the bike in the skip, as well as “lobbing” a children’s scooter towards the hotel and telling a police officer to “f— off”.

He was also seen riding a children’s bicycle and throwing it in the building’s direction.

After reinforcements arrived, the crowd was eventually dispersed.

In mitigation, Alexandra Scott said that Fisher had given police the flight number of his “not inexpensive” holiday so that they could arrest him on his arrival back in the UK.

“He took what steps he could to try and see if he could adjourn it. But ultimately he made a decision to prioritise his commitment to his partner and their holiday,” she said.

Ms Scott added that Fisher accepted his conduct was “entirely unacceptable” having “considered what it must have been like for those inside”.

‘Foul, abusive, racist’ chants

Addressing him about his bail offence, Judge Nigel Lickley KC said: “That demonstrates a cavalier attitude to the courts and the offence you committed. You delayed justice.”

The judge added that Fisher’s actions were accompanied by “foul, abusive, racist chants”.

“The sole purpose of that group of which you were one was to intimidate, frighten, and terrify the occupants of the migrant hotel,” the judge said.

“They were your target – there was no legitimate aim, it was totally unjustified and unlawful. It is troubling to think such activity took place with no justification.

“The mob you were part of was very intimidating and threatening. It has had wide-ranging consequences. People have been made to feel unsafe and fearful.

”[Your offences] are so serious only immediate custody is justified.”

Fisher was jailed for two years and four months for violent disorder as well as one month for failing to surrender.

Former soldier confronted police in Rotherham

Others rioters sentenced on Wednesday included a former soldier who undertook tours of duty in Kosovo, Bosnia and Northern Ireland, who was jailed for two-and-a-half years.

Peter Beard, a 43-year-old father of three from Rotherham, admitted pushing aggressively at a line of police with riot shields as they tried to protect a hotel housing asylum seekers in Rotherham.

Another man, Morgan Hardy, alleged to have been involved in the same riot, had his bail revoked after being accused of throwing chairs, fencing and a fire extinguisher at police.

He pleaded not guilty to violent disorder at Sheffield Crown Court on Wednesday.

Elsewhere, a man who tried but failed to set fire to a wheelie bin which was pushed towards riot police during disorder in Middlesbrough was jailed for 26 months.

Michael Stevenson, 34, was recognised by a police officer who watched YouTube footage of the widespread trouble in the town on August 4.

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Ten appear in court over Rotherham riot

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August 12, 2024
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A further 10 people have appeared in court in Sheffield charged in connection with rioting at a hotel near Rotherham earlier this month.

Disorder broke out at the Holiday Inn Express in Manvers, which was believed to have been housing around 200 asylum seekers, on Sunday 4 August.

On Monday at Sheffield Magistrates’ Court, six men pleaded guilty to violent disorder offences and are due to be sentenced at Sheffield Crown Court in the coming days.

According to South Yorkshire Police, 18 people have so far appeared in court charged with various offences relating to the hotel disturbance.

The force said more than 60 officers were injured in violence at the hotel, alongside four police dogs and a police horse, when items such as bricks and bottles were hurled at them.

At Sheffield Magistrates’ Court on Monday, Stuart Bolton, 38, pleaded guilty to using or threatening to use unlawful violence, driving without insurance and driving while disqualified.

The court heard how Bolton committed the driving offences to travel to the scene of the riot.

CCTV footage captured the groundworker, of Manchester Square, New Holland, North Lincolnshire, shouting racist slurs and threatening to “kill and knock out officers” who attended the scene.

The court also heard how he had bragged at a petrol station about his participation in the large-scale violence.

Bolton was told he would be sentenced at Sheffield Crown Court on Tuesday.

As he was led from the dock, he waved and smiled at his crying daughter and partner and said, “I love you”.

Billy Pemberton, a painter and decorator from Rotherham, also admitted violent disorder charges and possession of an offensive weapon in relation to picking up a police baton.

Pemberton, 31, of Rosehill Road in Rawmarsh, was remanded into custody and is due to be sentenced on Wednesday.

Meanwhile, Elliot Wragg, 23, of Assembly Way in Barnsley, Glyn Guest of Pearson Crescent in Wombwell, and Trevor Lloyd, 49, of Oak Avenue in Wath upon Dearne, all pleaded guilty to using or threatening to use unlawful violence.

All three were remanded into custody and are due to be sentenced at Sheffield Crown Court on either Tuesday or Wednesday.

Also at Sheffield Magistrates’ Court on Monday, Peter Lynch, 61, of Burman Road in Wath upon Dearne, admitted a charge of violent disorder at the hotel in Manvers.

The court heard Lynch had made inappropriate comments and appeared to be encouraging others to commit violent disorder.

He also pushed a police officer “in retaliation” after being asked to step back and being pushed by an officer.

Lynch is due be sentenced at Sheffield Crown Court on Wednesday.

Also appearing at Sheffield Magistrates’ Court on Monday was Morgan Hardy, 29, of Melton High Street, Rotherham, who denied violent disorder offences.

He was bailed until his expected appearance at Sheffield Crown Court on 21 August.

Christian Hemus, 35, of Clarney Place in Darfield, who was accused of violent disorder and being the owner or person in charge of a dangerously out-of-control dog, did not enter any pleas.

He was remanded into custody to appear at Sheffield Crown Court on 21 August.

Richard Harrison, 37, and a 17-year-old boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, did not enter any pleas to violent disorder charges when they appeared before magistrates on Monday.

The teenager was released on bail and is due to appear before the Youth Court on 21 August.

Mr Harrison, of Ingsfield Lane in Bolton upon Dearne, was remanded into custody and is due to appear at Sheffield Crown Court on 21 August.
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