UK riots: Teenager, 18, who wailed ‘I’m a child’ when he was arrested for throwing bricks at officers is among latest thugs shamed in court – as dozens more face justice today over violent clashes

Derek Drummond, 58, of Pool Street, Liverpool, pleaded guilty to violent disorder after punching a police officer in the face during a riot in Southport. He said he was a ‘fool’ when turned himself into police, before being jailed for three years.

Liam Riley, 40, of Walton Road, Liverpool, pleaded guilty to violent disorder and racially aggravated behaviour after being seen draped himself in a St George’s flag throwing rocks and bricks at the police during a riot in its city centre over the weekend. The 40-year-old fell when he tried to run away from officers who chased after him and has now been jailed for 20 months.

Declan Geiran, 29, of Kelso Road, Liverpool, was convicted of violent disorder and arson. The 29-year-old was seen setting fire to a police van outside ST George’s Hall in the city. He was sentenced to 30 months in prison after admitting to the offences and a separate charge of sending malicious communications.

Victoria Gray, 42, of West Hallam, Derbyshire, pushed police while carrying pepper spray during a violent confrontation in Nottingham was given a six-month suspended jail term and fined £200. She was sentenced at Nottingham Magistrates’ Court after she admitted two charges of assaulting an emergency worker, possession of a weapon and using threatening words or behaviour to stir up racial hatred. 

James Nelson, 18, pleaded guilty to causing criminal damage after he was seen smashing police cars during disorder in Bolton over the weekend while wearing a pink balaclava. He was sentenced to two months in prison.

Liam Powell, 28, of Hendon Court, Buckshaw Village, Chorley, pleaded guilty to being in possession of cocaine during a riot in Bolton. He was given a 12-month community order. 

Shehraz Sarwar, 46, was filmed by Sky News allegedly carrying a sharpened bat at a counter-protest in Birmingham on Monday denied possession of an offensive weapon. He pleaded not guilty at Birmingham Magistrates’ Court to possessing the ‘wooden stick with a cord wrapped around it’. He told the court it was a ‘religious staff’. Mr Sarwar faces trial on September 23. 

Aaron Johnson, 32, of Criterion Street, North Reddish, pleaded guilty to distributing images intended to stir up racial hatred. He was seen using racist language during a live-stream video he broadcast to ‘millions of people’ outside a hotel in Stockport thought to be housing asylum seekers. He will be sentenced on August 21.

Liam Ryan, from Bradford, West Yorkshire, wept in court as he pleaded guilty to violent disorder after travelling to Manchester to take part in a riot. Prosecutors said he was seen ‘aiming a punch’ towards a black man who had been confronted by a large group of white men. He is set to be sentenced in the week beginning August 12.

Phillip Prescott, 39, pleaded guilty to violent disorder at Liverpool City Magistrates’ Court. 

Lucas Ormond Skeaping, 29, of Warren Lane, Tavistock, admitted to violent disorder after pushing a 17-year-old boy off his bike and was caught on his own GoPro camera throwing a full bottle of Coca-Cola and a rock towards protesters in Plymouth on Monday, August 5. He will be sentenced on Thursday, August 8.

Daniel McGuire, 45, of Crescent Avenue, Plymouth, pleaded guilty to violent disorder. He was seen pushing up against police riot shields before ‘spitting on officers and shields’ during a riot in the city on Monday, August 5. He will be sentenced on Thursday, August 8.

Michael Williams, 51, of Blacklands Close, Sparkwell, pleaded guilty to violent disorder after he was seen kicking another man and found with a stone ‘tucked into his jogging bottoms’ during a riot in Plymouth on Monday, August 5. He will be sentenced on Thursday, August 8.

William Nelson Morgan, 69, pleaded guilty to violent disorder and possessing an offensive weapon in a public place after he was seen carrying a wooden baton and being part of a crowd of people who were throwing bricks at police in Liverpool. He will be sentenced on August 29.

John O’Malley, 43, of Cambridge Gardens in Southport, pleaded guilty to violent disorder after being recognised by a member of the public on footage of the riot in Southport. He will be sentenced on August 29.

Adam Wharton, 28, from Liverpool, pleaded guilty to burgling the Spellow Hub community centre with his brother amid the unrest in the city over the weekend. He swore at the district judge as he was remanded into custody ahead of sentencing on August 29. 

Ellis Wharton, 22, from Liverpool, pleaded guilty to burgling the Spellow Hub community centre with his brother amid the unrest in the city over the weekend. He appeared in court with a black-eye after allegedly being assaulted in the court cells and will be sentenced on August 29.

A 14-year-old boy from Liverpool, who cannot be named for legal reasons, pleaded guilty to violent disorder after being seen in a group of youths who were shooting fireworks at police and members of the public in the city cente. He will be sentenced at a later date. 

Charlie Bullock, 21, pleaded guilty to violent disorder after being described as ‘the main instigator’ of a large group of people pushing against police during a riot in Darlington. He admitted to throwing stones and rocks at officers and will be sentenced on Friday, August 9.

Cole Stewart, 18, pleaded guilty to violent disorder after a riot in Darlington after being seen ‘celebrating’ after throwing an object which hit a police officer. He will be sentenced on Friday, August 9.

A 17-year-old boy from Plymouth, who cannot be named for legal reasons, pleaded guilty to violent disorder after throwing a traffic cone and a rock towards a large group of protesters. He will be sentenced on September 5.

Joshua Simpson, 25, of no fixed abode but living in Cleethorpes, pleaded guilty to assaulting an emergency worker after kicking a police officer at a riot outside a Holiday Inn Express which was housing migrants in Rotherham. He will be sentenced on August 27.

Jordan Parlour, of Seacroft, Leeds, pleaded guilty to using threatening or abusive language after urging far-right yobs to ‘smash the f***’ out of a Britannia Hotel in the city housing asylum seekers. The 28-year-old, who was unable to go out to the protest because he had a broken heel, will be sentenced on Friday, August 9.

Josh Kellett, of Southcroft, Washington, pleaded guilty to violent disorder after being seen throwing a stone at police officers while wearing a balaclava in Sunderland. The 29-year-old, who was identified by his ‘distinctive tattoos’, will be sentenced on September 2.

Leanne Hodgson, of Holborn Road, Sunderland, pleaded guilty to violent disorder after she was filmed pushing a large bin towards police officers duiring violence in Sunderland. The 43-year-old, described as being ‘very drunk and angry’ will be sentenced on September 2.

Andrew Smith, 41, of High Street East, Sunderland, wept in court as he admitted violent disorder after throwing an object at officers before being bitten by a police dog during a riot in Sunderland. He will be sentenced on September 2.

Dylan Carey, of Castle Hill Road, Hindley, Wigan, pleaded guilty to violent disorder after being filmed kicking a police van and throwing objects at it during a riot in Southport. The 26-year-old will be sentenced on August 12.

A 15-year-old boy also pleaded guilty to violent disorder after he was caught on video throwing a paving slab at a man’s head during a riot in Liverpool city centre. 

Bradley Makin, 21, of Simonside Road, Springwell, Sunderland, pleaded guilty to violent disorder after being seen encouraging people to take part in a riot in Sunderland over the weekend. The 21-year-old, who also admitted possession of cocaine and heroin, will be sentenced on Friday, August 9.

Andrew Stewart, 37, of Anlaby Road in Hull, pleaded guilty to violent disorder after being seen throwing missiles at police and pushing a large burning waste bin towards officers. He will be sentenced on August 30.

Christopher Douglas, 35, of Avenues Court in Hull has been charged with violent disorder and possession of class B drugs. He has been remanded into custody to appear at Hull Magistrates Court tomorrow.

Stacey Vint, of Normanby Road, Middlesbrough, pleaded guilty to violent disorder after she was caught on camera attempting to push a burning waste bin towards police officers. In the process she fell over and was arrested by officers. The 34-year-old, who also admitted possession of cannabis, will be sentenced on August 28.

Tyla Chalmers-Millington, 18, of Langdale Road, Blackpool, pleaded guilty to a racially aggravated public order offence during disorder in the town. He will be sentenced on September 4.

Ben Smith, 32, of Dickson Road, Blackpool, admitted to possession of an offensive weapon after being found carrying a metal pole during unrest over the weekend. He will be sentenced on September 16.

Roger Haywood, 41, of Yew Tree Road, Blackpool, pleaded guilty to two counts of assaulting an emergency worker during rioting in the north west at the weekend. He will be sentenced on September 4.

Carl Holliday, 30, of Tankerville Street, Hartlepool, pleaded guilty to violent disorder after a riot in the town saw police attacked and cars set on fire over the weekend. He will be sentenced on September 2.

Gareth Rigby, 43, of Masefield Drive, Bolton, pleaded guilty to using threatening words or behaviour after telling police officers to ‘f*** themselves during unrest in the town. He was fined £120. 

Daniel Robinson, 37, of Lesley Street, Bolton, admitted possession of an offensive weapon after being seen carrying a hammer in Bolton town centre. He will be sentenced on September 2.

Matthew Edge, 34, pleaded guilty to possession of an offensive weapon after being found carrying a hammer at Bolton town hall, along with possession of a class B drug. He will be sentenced on September 2.

Thomas Rodgers, 22, of Wicklow Street, Middesbrough, pleaded guilty to unlawful violence and possession of an offensive weapon, namely rocks, during unrest in the town. He will be sentenced on August 27.

Jonathan Ambrose, 33, of Letitia House, Middlesbrough, pleaded guilty to violent disorder and possession of cannabis during a riot in the town over the weekend. He will be sentenced at a later date.

Steven Mailen, 54, of Elliott Street, Hartlepool, pleaded guilty to violent disorder after taking part in a riot in Hartlepool, The 54-year-old was seen shouting at police before being hit by an officer’s baton. He will be sentenced on September 2.

Ryan Sheers, 28, of Powlett Street, Hartlepool, pleaded guilty to violent disorder after being seen accompanying Mailen during the riot. He was bitten on the hip by a police dog during the unrest and will be sentenced on September 2.