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Violent offenders jailed for Sunderland disorder

Four violent offenders, who each played a role in harmful disorder in Sunderland city centre, have been jailed at Newcastle Crown Court.

Father jailed for assaulting his baby while drunk

A father has been jailed for ten years for assaulting his one-month-old baby in a Liverpool hotel while he was drunk.

Boxer guilty of Blackpool manslaughter

A professional boxer has today been found guilty of the manslaughter of a man in Blackpool in October last year, plus numerous drug offences.

Three guilty of involvement in Manchester fatal stabbing

Three men have been found guilty of the fatal stabbing of Sadiq Al-Lami in Manchester.

Thugs charged, convicted and jailed within 72 hours

The first sentences have been handed down in the South West for offenders involved in the violent disorder and looting in Plymouth City Centre on Monday.

Lucas Ormond Skeaping, 29, Daniel McGuire, 45, and Michael Williams, 51, all pleaded guilty to violent disorder yesterday and were sentenced at Plymouth Crown Court today. Guy Sullivan, 43, pleaded guilty to burglary and was also sentenced today at the same court.

They were jailed for 18, 26, 32 and 16 months respectively for their involvement in the violent unrest.

First prison sentences for those involved in North East unrest

The first prison sentences have been handed down for those involved in one of the recent incidents of disorder in the North East of England.

First prison sentences for those involved in Southport unrest

The first prison sentence for an offender who caused panic and chaos on the streets of Southport last week has been handed down today – showing the stark consequences for those involved in disorder.

Derek Drummond, 58, of Pool Street, Liverpool, earlier pleaded guilty to violent disorder and assaulting an emergency worker after taking part in violent unrest in Southport on Monday, August 29.

He was given a three-year prison sentence following a hearing at Liverpool Crown Court today, August 7, 2024.

Thug who hurled missiles at police officers convicted of violent disorder

A thug has pleaded guilty to violent disorder following widespread unrest in Hull in recent days.

Defendant convicted after assaulting an emergency worker

A man has pleaded guilty to assaulting an emergency worker following widespread disorder in Rotherham in recent days.

Young people face potentially life-long consequences of being involved in disorder, DPP warns

The Crown Prosecution Service has been at the heart of the law enforcement response to the appalling outbreaks of violence and disorder across the country.

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