7 months, 4 weeks ago

Fears of further disorder quashed as thousands show for counter protests

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Thousands of peaceful anti-racism demonstrators appeared to quash fears of further violent disorder on Wednesday night, despite the threat of more than 100 planned protests. Three men were jailed on Wednesday for up to three years after admitting violent disorder following riots in Liverpool city centre. William Nelson Morgan, who admitted to violent disorder and possession of an offensive weapon, and John O’Malley, who pleaded guilty to violent disorder, will be sentenced live on television at Liverpool Crown Court. Derek Drummond was jailed for three years at Liverpool Crown Court for violent disorder – alongside Declan Geiran and Liam James Riley who were sentenced to 30 months and 20 months in prison respectively after also admitting violent disorder following riots in Liverpool city centre.

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Judge says rioters should be charged with 'riot' instead of 'violent disorder' so they can be jailed for up to 10 years instead of a maximum of five
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Another 'armchair thug' is arrested: Man, 49, is detained on suspicion of inciting racial hatred and having a firearm
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Another 'armchair thug' is arrested: Man, 49, is detained on suspicion of inciting racial hatred and having a firearm

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Disorder
Thug, 58, who punched a police officer outside a mosque in Southport riots is jailed for three years - as dozens more protesters are hauled before courts to face justice today
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Thug, 58, who punched a police officer outside a mosque in Southport riots is jailed for three years - as dozens more protesters are hauled before courts to face justice today

Daily Mail
Social Media
Chaos engulfs Britain AGAIN: Violent disorder descends on Plymouth with far-right agitators confronting police whilst hundreds of Muslims march through Birmingham smashing up one pub
8 months ago

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Social Media
Dozens arrested as disorder continues, with fears of more violence to come
8 months ago

Dozens arrested as disorder continues, with fears of more violence to come

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