12-year-old convicted for violent disorder after taking part in Southport unrest
A 12-year-old boy has plead guilty today at Liverpool Youth Court, after being charged with violent disorder.
The youth was identified through CCTV footage showing him throwing an unknown object towards a line of police officers during violent disorder that took place in Southport on Monday, July 30.
Ursula Doyle, Deputy Chief Crown Prosecutor for Mersey-Cheshire, said: “Taking part in violent unrest is unacceptable, and it is deeply disturbing to see young people bringing disorder to their communities.
“We will not hesitate to continue to charge and convict all offences of disorder where there is the evidence to do so, no matter what age the defendant may be.”
The defendant will be sentenced at Liverpool Youth Court on 17th September 2024.
Notes to editors
- A 12-year-old boy has been convicted of one offence of violent disorder.
- In addition to the public interest factors contained within the Code for Crown Prosecutors, prosecutors take into consideration the individual circumstances of the child or young person when determining whether it is in the public interest to prosecute.
- Prosecutors will also consider a young person’s physical and mental health, whether they are a looked after child, have special education needs or disabilities as well as any adverse childhood experiences.