A teenager from Knowsley was part of a group that attacked a lone police motorbike rider and stole £30,000 worth of vapes from Clayton Square during the riots in Liverpool city center on August 3. The 16-year-old boy appeared in court and pleaded guilty to charges of violent disorder, criminal damage, and burglary. The prosecutor stated that the teenager participated in serious violent disorder, assaulting the police motorcycle rider, breaking into Ifix Phone Repair Centre, and looting S&S News and Clayton Square.
The court heard that the teenager was involved in causing chaos and destruction during the riots, which were initially meant to be a peaceful protest under the name “Save our Kids.” The teenager assisted in tipping over a police vehicle, looting shops, and causing damage to property. The prosecutor emphasized that the court will have to make a decision between a referral order and detention in youth accommodation when it comes to sentencing.
Despite the teenager having no prior convictions, the judge imposed bail conditions that include staying at his home address and avoiding specific postcodes. The teenager is set to receive his GCSE results next week and will appear back in court for sentencing on September 17.
In addition to the teenager, two men were also charged with violent disorder in Southport following riots that erupted after a peaceful vigil for three girls killed in a stabbing incident. One of the men admitted to throwing objects at the police, while the other was accused of entering the area and engaging in disorderly conduct. Both men were remanded in custody.
Furthermore, three other men appeared in court for their involvement in the riots in Southport. One of the men played a leading role by throwing objects at the police, while another was seen chanting and filming the disorder on his phone. The third man was actively involved in throwing objects towards the police. All three pleaded guilty to charges of violent disorder and were remanded in custody pending sentencing.
Overall, a total of 35 people have been charged in connection with the disorder across Merseyside, with several already imprisoned. The violence that erupted in Liverpool and spread to other parts of the country has led to hundreds of arrests and charges. The police have denounced the violence as “despicable” and have been working to bring the perpetrators to justice.
