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Rotherham man arrested after posting riot photo as five jailed for violent disorder in August riots

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September 12, 2024
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Five men have received jail time for their part in the riot outside the Holiday Inn Express where one “violently” kicked a police officer.

Richard Harrison, 37, Ingsfield Lane, Rotherham was captured in several videos online taking part in the disorder.

But it was his own social media that led to his arrest after he posted a photo of him appearing to kick a police officer’s riot shield, leading to a member of the public reporting it to the investigation team.

Kurt Hooley, 34, of no fixed abode, was captured on police body cam footage at the scene of a mob who were attacking a line of officers.

He was captured violently kicking an officer, attempting to make them fall to the ground. Upon his arrest, Hooley admitted he was at the mass display of violent disorder, but later denied that it was him in the video evidence shown to him.

The two were sentenced on Tuesday (Sept 10), at Sheffield Crown Court.

Harrison was sentenced to two years and six months in prison and Hooley was sentenced to two years and eight months after he plead guilty to violent disorder at an earlier hearing at Sheffield Magistrates’ Court on 30 August 2024.

Following a comprehensive review of CCTV captured on the day of the disorder, a media appeal was launched for Tomas Arnold, 19, of Cypress Road, Barnsley.

After spotting himself in the appeal, the 19-year-old handed himself in.

During a police interview, Arnold claimed he wasn’t a “violent” person and also hit-back at the allegation that he kicked an officer on the floor by saying he actually “kicked an officer who was stood up”.

On Wednesday (Sept 11), Arnold was sentenced at Sheffield Crown Court to two years and two months in a young offender institution.

51-year-old Graham Harper, Harper, of Henry Street, Barnsley, also wound up with jail time after body cam footage from the riot howed Harper at the forefront of a group of people, shouting abuse and derogatory comments at officers.

He was also seen throwing bins at officers.

Harper went on to admit his involvement in the violence that day during his police interview stating his actions were ‘”1000% wrong”.

Harper was sentenced to two years and eight months in prison after pleading guilty to violent disorder on August 20 at Sheffield Magistrates’ Court and was sentenced at Sheffield Crown Court.

Luke Fowler, who was part of a violent mob which launched missiles at officers trying to protect the hotel staff and residents.

Online videos captured Fowler’s which led to him being identified as part of a media appeal.

When questioned about his aggressive behaviour towards the police officers, Fowler answered “no comment”.

The 38-year-old pleaded guilty to violent disorder at Sheffield Magistrates’ Court on August 29 and he was sentenced to two years and eight months.

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Two fathers jailed over roles in hotel riot

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September 11, 2024
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A rioter who has been jailed after taking part in major public disorder outside a hotel housing asylum seekers will miss the birth of his third child, a court has heard.

Kurt Hooley was captured on police body-worn footage trying to take an officer’s riot shield during the incident at the Holiday Inn Express in Manvers, Rotherham, on 4 August.

Hooley, 34, of no fixed abode, was also part of a group who taunted police and threw missiles at officers protecting the hotel and its occupants, Sheffield Crown Court was told.

Hooley’s pregnant girlfriend, who observed the hearing from the public gallery, appeared visibly upset as he was sentenced to two years and eight months imprisonment on Tuesday.

Hooley, who had three previous convictions, including two Section 4 public order offences, had pleaded guilty to violent disorder at an earlier hearing.

Neil Coxon, prosecuting, said Hooley was eventually identified through the footage circulated thanks to his distinctive clothing and tattoos.

When arrested and questioned by police, he claimed he was just a bystander and also denied being present at the scene at all, Mr Coxon said.

The court heard that despite Hooley believing he had done nothing wrong, he was “fearful of ramifications” and burned the clothing he wore that day.

Victim impact statements read out in court detailed how distressing the incident had been for police officers and hotel staff.

One officer said it felt “like we were fighting for our lives”, while another stated she had witnessed “indescribable acts of violence” at the scene of the riot.

Meanwhile, a security guard employed at the hotel said despite the passage of time, he could still hear the sound of stones being thrown at windows and the fire alarm, which rang for hours that day.

Also sentenced at Sheffield Crown Court on Tuesday was father-of-three Richard Harrison.

The 37-year-old, of Ingsfield Lane, Rotherham, was filmed being verbally abusive towards police and pushing a police officer to the ground.

Mr Coxon described Harrison as “the catalyst for the violence that followed”, stating that the officer had been left vulnerable to further attacks from rioters.

Judge Sarah Wright was told that when Harrison’s daughter was shown the footage, she saw her “dad in a crowd he does not belong in” and she had read “about a man she does not recognise” in the news.

The court heard that at the time of the disorder, Harrison had been the subject of a community order in relation to a previous conviction.

Judge Wright sentenced him to two years and six months in jail for violent disorder.

She told him she had taken his mental health and addiction problems into account.

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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.

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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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