First Crown Court Sentences Handed Down in UK Riots Just the Tip of the Iceberg

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Three men have been sentenced to prison following their involvement in riots that erupted after the tragic killing of three young girls in Southport. These sentences mark the first handed down by the Crown Court concerning the disorder, with the cases expedited as Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer called for swift justice.

 

Derek Drummond, 58, from Southport, was sentenced to three years in prison after pleading guilty to violent disorder and assaulting an emergency worker. The riots took place last Tuesday, the day after nine-year-old Alice Dasilva Aguiar, six-year-old Bebe King, and seven-year-old Elsie Dot Stancombe were killed during a Taylor Swift-themed dance class. The court heard that up to 1,000 people were involved in the unrest outside a mosque on St Luke's Road, resulting in over 50 police officers being injured.

 

 

During the riots, the crowd chanted inflammatory phrases, with Drummond shouting expletives and assaulting PC Thomas Ball. Drummond later turned himself in, expressing deep regret for his actions. He admitted to being a "fool" and acknowledged his shame, stating, "I have let Southport down, I have let the kids down, I have let my family down." Drummond has a criminal history dating back to 1988, including 14 previous convictions for 19 offenses, many involving violence.

 

Liam Riley, 41, from Kirkdale, received a 20-month prison sentence after admitting to violent disorder and a racially aggravated public order offense in Liverpool city center. Riley was arrested while wearing a St George's flag and intoxicated. He had joined a group of around 100 people who were aggressively chanting and throwing projectiles. During his arrest, Riley became abusive towards officers, calling them derogatory names and making xenophobic remarks. He later stated that he opposed "illegals coming over" but denied being part of any political group. Despite having no prior convictions, Riley had two previous cautions.

 

 

Declan Geiran, 29, from Liverpool, was sentenced to two and a half years in prison after admitting to violent disorder and arson. He was caught on CCTV setting a police van on fire and was found with lighters when arrested. Geiran denied harboring negative feelings about immigration, with prosecutors suggesting his actions were motivated by a desire to cause damage. The cost of replacing the destroyed police van is estimated at over £32,000. Geiran received an additional two months for sending threatening messages to a woman, bringing his total sentence to 30 months.

 

Defense attorney Brendan Carville, representing Riley and Geiran, argued that neither man was an organizer of the riots and that their actions were not politically motivated. However, Judge Andrew Menary KC condemned their behavior, stating that they had exploited the genuine grief over the girls' deaths to incite division and hatred. The judge emphasized the need for harsh sentences to deter similar actions in the future, adding that the rioters had "disgraced and damaged the reputations" of Southport and Liverpool.

 

 

Judge Menary expressed the community's horror at the events, noting the spread of false information about the nationality and religion of the alleged attacker, Axel Rudakubana, who was born in Cardiff to Rwandan parents. The judge stressed the importance of preventing such disorder and ensuring that those who participate are severely punished.

 

Prime Minister Starmer expressed his hope that these sentences would serve as a strong deterrent against future unrest, as authorities prepare for potential further disturbances. Senior district Crown prosecutor Jonathan Egan commented on the significance of the sentences, stating that they represent just the beginning of the legal repercussions for those involved in the violent unrest. Egan warned that many others who participated in the riots could face long prison terms.

 

Merseyside Police Chief Constable Serena Kennedy highlighted the unprecedented level of aggression faced by officers during the riots. In a statement read in court, she revealed that 93 officers were injured, with some suffering severe injuries such as fractured legs, knocked-out teeth, and a broken jaw. Kennedy described the ongoing trauma experienced by the officers, many of whom have been struggling with panic attacks and fear for their safety. She expressed relief that no officers had been killed during the violent clashes, underscoring the severity of the situation.

 

Credit: Sky News  2024-08-08

 

 

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[shdmn]

They look like what I imagine a lot of the trolls on here look like.

Edited August 7 by shdmn

[Smokey and the Bandit]

23 minutes ago, shdmn said:

They look like what I imagine a lot of the trolls on here look like.

Avery vivid imagination, indeed!

[Chomper Higgot]

At last, a good news topic.

 

 

 

 

[cdnvic]

Post with racist language removed. 

[nobodysfriend]

White trash movement ... they want to vent their frustration for being losers with public violence .

That does not help .

[koolkarl]

And the British government is terrified so has started throwing the book at it's citizens just like Canada did with the truckers.  Ironic as this was caused by the government's immigration policy for ages.  The government can't understand that oil and water won't mix in a million years.

[Red Forever]

Good news indeed.

Now go for those who incited these morons with distortion and downright lies. 

I watched an interview with "man of the people" Farridge in which he squirmed and deflected facts and allegations from interviewer Tom Swarbrick. Anybody in doubt that Farridge is a lying right wing grifter will have that doubt eroded after hearing Farridge say "not telling the truth is not the same as lying".

Clacton, you're welcome to this grifter. Please keep him there.

[Chomper Higgot]

2 minutes ago, koolkarl said:

And the British government is terrified so has started throwing the book at it's citizens just like Canada did with the truckers.  Ironic as this was caused by the government's immigration policy for ages.  The government can't understand that oil and water won't mix in a million years.

Nah, it was caused by racist thugs doing that ‘scapegoat a totally innocent minority ethnic/religious group’ thing.

 

It’s a behavior that has a history, just as excusing it does.

 

 

[shdmn]

6 minutes ago, koolkarl said:

And the British government is terrified so has started throwing the book at it's citizens just like Canada did with the truckers.  Ironic as this was caused by the government's immigration policy for ages.  The government can't understand that oil and water won't mix in a million years.

I am torn trying to decide which of those two groups you mentioned are the biggest losers.  At least these clowns smashed up a mosque and roughed up some cops.  Those 'truckers' stood around at some remote border crossing in the middle of nowhere in buttf**k Alberta picking their noses.

Edited August 8 by shdmn

[soalbundy]

Those pictures make me think of football hooligans, mindless violence as a way of life; surprising to think that they are the product of the same nation that produced Sir David Attemborough and Stephen Hawkins. One can only hope that in addition to Geiran's prison sentence he will be made to pay the 32k pounds for the police van, why should the tax payer have to pay.

[GanDoonToonPet]

5 minutes ago, soalbundy said:

...surprising to think that they are the product of the same nation that produced Sir David Attemborough and Stephen Hawkins.

 

Do you mean Sir David Attenborough and Steven Hawking?

[soalbundy]

8 minutes ago, GanDoonToonPet said:

 

Do you mean Sir David Attenborough and Steven Hawking?

Yes you pedant, I haven't had my morning coffee yet

[stoner]

2 hours ago, shdmn said:

They look like what I imagine a lot of the trolls on here look like.

 

Of course you do. 

[brewsterbudgen]

Hopefully it will calm the mob down!  After all, they are mostly cowards.

[proton]

1 hour ago, Chomper Higgot said:

At last, a good news topic.

 

 

 

 

 

But still waiting for the muslim thugs from the airport who did far worse to be even charged.

[Chomper Higgot]

12 minutes ago, proton said:

 

But still waiting for the muslim thugs from the airport who did far worse to be even charged.

Far worse than looting, arson, rioting?

 

 

[JonnyF]

That was quick.

 

Interesting how quickly the wheels of justice can turn when it's politically convenient.

 

Two tier Keir sending out a strong message that nothing will get in the way of his anti Britain agenda and pouring more fuel on the fire in the process. 

[JonnyF]

13 minutes ago, Chomper Higgot said:

Far worse than looting, arson, rioting?

 

 

 

I know you lefties are fine with men beating on women as long as they are wearing a dress, but yes breaking a female police officer's nose is worse than nicking a six pack from the local convenience store. 

 

Interesting that they have not been charged, found guilty and sentenced yet.

 

Two tier Britain. 

[MalcolmB]

34 minutes ago, proton said:

 

But still waiting for the muslim thugs from the airport who did far worse to be even charged.

They didn’t go around destroying peoples businesses.

And they were tasered and given a good kicking.

And didn’t throw bricks at people doing their jobs.

 

I hope they lock up hundreds more of them. They have forfeited their right to live amongst us.

[MalcolmB]

10 minutes ago, JonnyF said:

 

I know you lefties are fine with men beating on women as long as they are wearing a dress, but yes breaking a female police officer's nose is worse than nicking a six pack from the local convenience store. 

 

Interesting that they have not been charged, found guilty and sentenced yet.

 

Two tier Britain. 

Over one hundred police have been injured in these race riots.

[proton]

6 minutes ago, MalcolmB said:

They didn’t go around destroying peoples businesses.

And they were tasered and given a good kicking.

And didn’t throw bricks at people doing their jobs.

 

I hope they lock up hundreds more of them. They have forfeited their right to live amongst us.

 

But they attacked the police causing grievous bodily harm and broke a police woman's nose, far more serious than throwing a brick. One protester got three years for one punch at a copper, the muslim thugs are still walking the streets.

[Smokey and the Bandit]

46 minutes ago, proton said:

 

But still waiting for the muslim thugs from the airport who did far worse to be even charged.

On that note....

 

 

[Chomper Higgot]

44 minutes ago, JonnyF said:

 

I know you lefties are fine with men beating on women as long as they are wearing a dress, but yes breaking a female police officer's nose is worse than nicking a six pack from the local convenience store. 

 

Interesting that they have not been charged, found guilty and sentenced yet.

 

Two tier Britain. 

Your usual slur Jonny.

 

The arrest and prosecution of the thug who broke the police offer’s nose and too of the other police officer who stamped on the guy’s head would be another good news day.

 

For now, can’t you just enjoy the good news we have today?

 

Take a look at those fine specimens, now guests of HMG.

 

More to come in the weeks and days ahead.

 

 

Edited August 8 by Chomper Higgot

[JonnyF]

1 hour ago, brewsterbudgen said:

Hopefully it will calm the mob down!  After all, they are mostly cowards.

 

This won't calm anyone down, quite the opposite.

 

It will reinforce the notion that there is two tier justice in Britain and that the indigenous people are on the wrong end of it. 

 

Starmer is pouring fuel on the fire. That's why in a matter of weeks we have seen the country in such chaos since he came to power. 

 

Not even I could have imagined it would be this bad under Labour. Riots. Burning. Looting. Violence from all spectrums. Absolute chaos. Well done Keir.  

 

 

[Chomper Higgot]

1 minute ago, JonnyF said:

 

This won't calm anyone down, quite the opposite.

 

It will reinforce the notion that there is two tier justice in Britain and that the indigenous people are on the wrong end of it. 

 

Starmer is pouring fuel on the fire. That's why in a matter of weeks we have seen the country in such chaos since he came to power. 

 

Not even I could have imagined it would be this bad under Labour. Riots. Burning. Looting. Violence from all spectrums. Absolute chaos. Well done Keir.  

 

 

Says guy trying to reinforce the lie of a two tier justice system.

[thesetat2013]

3 hours ago, Smokey and the Bandit said:

Avery vivid imagination, indeed!

maybe friends of thiers

[JonnyF]

1 minute ago, Chomper Higgot said:

Says guy trying to reinforce the lie of a two tier justice system.

 

Says the gaslighter pretending there isn't. 

[Smokey and the Bandit]

9 minutes ago, JonnyF said:

 

Says the gaslighter pretending there isn't. 

Quite so......

 

[transam]

Brilliant, lock 'em up.......

 

Reminds me of the poll tax riots, any excuse for the low-life to crawl out of the woodwork to disrupt, cause damage thinking they will get away with it in a mob...

 

Keep it up chaps, find them all, even religious brigade....

 

Take back control, bring out the army even, to slap them down.......