UK’s oldest rioter, 69, who set bin on fire & thug bitten by police dog that pulled down his shorts are locked up

BRITAIN’S oldest rioter has been jailed for two-and-a-half years after tossing bricks at cops and wielding a bat during last week’s violence.

William Morgan, 69, was one of dozens of violent rioters across the UK jailed today as cops cracked down on a week of carnage.

William Morgan, 69, was sentenced to 32-months imprisonment at Liverpool Crown Court

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William Morgan, 69, was sentenced to 32-months imprisonment at Liverpool Crown CourtRyan Sheers, 29, has been jailed for two years and two months

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Ryan Sheers, 29, has been jailed for two years and two monthsDaniel McGuire, 45, pictured in pink, was sentenced to 26 months today

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Daniel McGuire, 45, pictured in pink, was sentenced to 26 months todayCredit: Wayne Perry

Britain erupted into rioting after three young girls were stabbed to death in Southport. Violence rapidly spread as false rumours were shared online the killer was an illegal immigrant.

Some 400 people have since been arrested, with more than 100 charged as thugs appear in court today to be sentenced.

Ryan Sheers, 29, was bitten by a police dog that pulled down his shorts during rioting in Hartlepool. He has now been locked up for two years and two months.

And, Daniel McGuire, 45, who spat at police officers while on TV, was today sentenced to 32-months at Plymouth Crown Court.

Carl Holliday, 30, of Tankerville Street, Hartlepool, was jailed for two years and eight months after the court heard he “repeatedly threw metal sheeting” at police during riots in the town.

Duncan McReddie, defending Holliday, said he was a chronic alcoholic with no extreme political or racist views, but had heard the commotion while drinking a few streets away and “joined in”.

The UK’s oldest rioter, retired welder Morgan, was arrested during rioting that saw a public library burned down in Liverpool on Saturday night.

Sentencing Morgan to 32 months, Recorder of Liverpool Andrew Menary said: “You are 69 years of age now, but your advancing years did not stop you from taking part.”

He pleaded guilty on Monday.

The court heard Morgan told police a wooden cosh he was holding was “for his own protection” after he was arrested.

Prosecutor Christopher Taylor said the thug dropped the weapon as he was charged by multiple officers, before “kicking out and swearing” as they tried to handcuff him on the floor.

Footage played to the court showed Morgan screaming “f****** a***holes, I’m f***ing 70 mate” at officers as they attempted to detain him.

As fireworks were shot at cops in the background, Morgan yelled: “I’m gonna die here. I’m English, I’m English.

“Get off me. I’m f***ing 70 years of age.

The substantial sentences handed down today should send a chilling message to those arrested, those sat in cells ahead of their court hearing and those still waiting for a knock from the police

Victoria CookChief Crown Prosecutor for CPS South West

“F*** off, you c***, f*** off. You’re gonna kill me.”

An officer then asks: “Why are you here, why are you in a riot man?”

Morgan replies: “I’m trying to go home. F***s sake. I appreciate what you’re doing.”

He then told officers he was in the area “because I live here”, adding: “You don’t know what I have been through. I’ve been pepper sprayed.”

Mitigating, Paul Lewis told the court Morgan had “no experience” of prison, was “profoundly” sorry and was influenced by drinking on the day of the riots.

McGuire pleaded guilty after 'spitting on officers and shields'

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McGuire pleaded guilty after ‘spitting on officers and shields’Credit: BPMRyan Sheers, 29, of Powlett Road, Hartlepool, was today sentenced to two years and two months’ imprisonment at Teesside Crown Court

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Ryan Sheers, 29, of Powlett Road, Hartlepool, was today sentenced to two years and two months’ imprisonment at Teesside Crown CourtCredit: CPSSteven Mailen, 54, of Arch Court, Hartlepool, also pleaded guilty to a charge of violent disorder and was sentenced to two years and two months at Teesside Crown Court

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Steven Mailen, 54, of Arch Court, Hartlepool, also pleaded guilty to a charge of violent disorder and was sentenced to two years and two months at Teesside Crown CourtCredit: CPSMichael Williams, 51, of Sparkwell, Devon, was sentenced to 32 months today at Plymouth Crown Court

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Michael Williams, 51, of Sparkwell, Devon, was sentenced to 32 months today at Plymouth Crown CourtCredit: UNPIXSLucas Ormond Skeaping, 29, was jailed for 18 months today at Plymouth Crown Court

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Lucas Ormond Skeaping, 29, was jailed for 18 months today at Plymouth Crown CourtCredit: D&C POLICE/UNPIXSLiverpool Judge Andrew Menary KC during a live broadcast from Liverpool Crown Court sentencing John O'Malley and William Morgan to two years and eight months

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Liverpool Judge Andrew Menary KC during a live broadcast from Liverpool Crown Court sentencing John O’Malley and William Morgan to two years and eight monthsCredit: PAHere's where the 11 riots are planned

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Here’s where the 11 riots are plannedDawn raids this morning in Sutton, south London, following last week’s violent disorder in Whitehall

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Dawn raids this morning in Sutton, south London, following last week’s violent disorder in WhitehallCredit: PACole Stewart, 18, of Victoria Road, Darlington, who pleaded guilty to a charge of violent disorder at Teesside Magistrates’ Court

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Cole Stewart, 18, of Victoria Road, Darlington, who pleaded guilty to a charge of violent disorder at Teesside Magistrates’ CourtCredit: PAStewart was caught on CCTV throwing bricks at police officers in Darlington on Monday

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Stewart was caught on CCTV throwing bricks at police officers in Darlington on MondayCredit: sky newsadam-wharton-923659977

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adam-wharton-923659977Credit: Merseyside PoliceEllis Wharton, 22, was sentenced to 11-months in jail

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Ellis Wharton, 22, was sentenced to 11-months in jailCredit: Merseyside PoliceAdam Wharton, 28, was jailed for 20-months

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Adam Wharton, 28, was jailed for 20-monthsCredit: Merseyside Police

He was joined in the dock by John O’Malley, sentenced to 32 months in prison as he was told he should be “ashamed” of his actions.

The prosecutor said the yob, 43, plucked weapons to hurl at cops from bins and was part of a group that built a “pyramid bonfire” to burn in the street.

He said: “You were at the front of what was essentially a baying mob.

Meanwhile, Liverpool Crown Court also saw two brothers who looted a library community hub set ablaze by rioters have been jailed today.

Adam Wharton, 28 and Ellis Wharton, 22, targeted the burnt-out site in County Road, Walton on Saturday.

The court heard Adam Wharton acted as lookout while his younger brother entered the fire-ravaged Spellow Hub.

A police officer caught a masked Ellis Wharton in the act of stealing a large computer monitor.

When challenged Ellis Wharton took up a “fighting stance”, the court heard, as the officer attempted to restrain him and the defendant responded by lashing out and striking him in the chest.

Judge Neil Flewitt KC sentenced Adam Wharton to 20 months in jail and Ellis Wharton to 11 months in jail.

He said: “The Spellow Hub was a valuable local resource and its loss will be felt deeply by the community.

“Although your offending amounts in law to the offence of burglary, your conduct is more commonly described as ‘looting’ – a despicable crime in which the offender seeks to profit from the misery of others.”

Their mum has hit back after the sentencing and blasted “I’m not a scumbag”.

As reported by Sky News, Trudi Wharton said she had been “praying” and was relieved with the sentences, adding: “I was expecting longer.”

She said they got “carried away” and their behaviour was “very out of character”.

Ms Wharton added: “It’s heartbreaking. It’s very, very heartbreaking.”

She told how the brothers’ dad passed away six years ago and they help her a lot with her disabilities.

“And it’s not nice the people may look at me because they’re my children. And I’m not a scumbag to be honest,” she added.

Warning others about becoming involved in violent riots, the heartbroken mum said: “Don’t let no one peer pressure you.”

“Because this isn’t going to resolve nothing,” she added.

‘HORRIFYING’

“There were missiles of every kind flying overhead… cans, fireworks, paint tins.

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“It was relentless. You were at the front and participating enthusiastically.

“These aggravations take the sentence to the top of the sentencing bracket.”

Both men had their sentences reduced by a third because of their guilty pleas.

It comes as…

Goading thug Ryan Sheers. 29, was bitten on the hip by a police dog after goading cops and shouting “I pay your wages”.

He’d joined the violent scenes after an afternoon bingo session with his partner Steven Mailen, 54.

They were both jailed for two years and two months.

Former postmaster and school governor Mailen, from Hartlepool, was described as “one of the main instigators” of the violence on Murray Street.

In a clip that went viral online Sheers dropped down into a crouched position, goaded cops, and at one point even patted his backside.

Suddenly the police officer gave the command for his dog to tackle Sheers and it quickly launched at him, pulling at his loosely fitting white shorts while he frantically tried to run away.

Mailen was described as being “constantly in the face of officers” in court.

The footage showed the 54-year-old making crude gestures towards the line of cops.

The pair pleaded guilty to violent disorder after 200 people gathered in the North East town on July 31.

A judge said Mailen and Sheers were “at the very forefront of the mob”, and tried to push their way through a police cordon, with Mailen taunting officers and encouraging others to use violence towards them.

LOCKED UP

A thug who spat at cops on TV and a rioter found with a stone in his trousers have also been sentenced.

Dozens of far-right yobs around the country have appeared before judges today amid a crackdown after violent protests swept the UK.

Three rioters were sentenced at Plymouth Crown Court for their despicable actions.

McGuire, 45, faced the judge after a court heard he spat at officers and had to be pushed back from a police barricade.

His vile actions were caught on camera as the chaotic scene was broadcast on television.

The defendant appeared in the dock with his right arm in a sling and using a crutch after the violent disorder.

He was sentenced to 26 months.

Meanwhile, Michael Williams, 51, was sentenced to 32 months.

A court heard Williams was seen kicking another person during the Plymouth riots and officers found a stone concealed in his jogging bottoms.

District Judge Joanna Matson remanded him into custody ahead of his sentencing.

She told him: “These matters are incredibly serious indeed.

“You have accepted your role in very serious disorder and violence in the city centre that took place on Monday night.

“That kind of behaviour will not be tolerated in this society.”

A third yob, Lucas Ormond Skeaping, 29, appeared next in court after pushing over a 17-year-old who was riding a bike.

The court was told footage found on a camera showed Ormond Skeaping lobbing a full bottle of coke and a rock during the protests.

He was sentenced to 18-months imprisonment.

Guy Sullivan, who pleaded guilty to burglary, theft and violent disorder was sentenced in the same court to 16-months.

Meanwhile, a teenager who was part of a group throwing bottles and bricks at police during riots in Hartlepool claimed he just “got carried along” by the crowd.

Kieron Gatenby, 19, of Yeovil Walk, Hartlepool, was sentenced to 16 months’ detention in a young offenders’ institution.

Dozens charged amid riot crack down

MORE people have been charged with offences relating to disorder across the country in the wake of the Southport murders, the Crown Prosecution have said.

  • Brandon Kirkwood, 20, of Hull, has been charged with violent disorder and will appear at Hull Magistrates’ Court.
  • A 17-year-old boy, of no registered address, has been charged with possession of a knife in a public place and will appear at Stratford Magistrates Court.
  • Danny Fournier, 41, of Lambeth, has been charged with assaulting an emergency worker and using threatening or insulting behaviour and will appear at Westminster Magistrates on August 14.
  • Craig Tunmore, 37, of Sutton, has been charged with assaulting an emergency worker and will appear at Westminster Magistrates on August 14.
  • Christopher Clayton, 66, has been charged with violent disorder and possession of an offensive weapon following unrest in Liverpool and Rotherham and will appear at Leeds District Magistrates’ Court.
  • Levi Fishlock, 31, of Rotherham, has been charged with violent disorder and arson and will appear at Sheffield Magistrates’ Court.
  • Alfie Conway, 19, of Pontefract, has been charged with violent disorder and will appear at Sheffield Magistrates’ Court.
  • Kenzie Roughley, 18, of Pontefract, has been charged with violent disorder and will appear at Sheffield Magistrates’ Court.
  • A 15-year-old, of Glasgow, has been charged with violent disorder and burglary and will appear at Liverpool Youth Court.
  • A 16-year-old boy, of Barnsley, has been charged with violent disorder and will appear at Sheffield Magistrates’ Court.
  • A 16-year-old boy, of Hull, has been charged with violent disorder and will appear at Hull Magistrates’ Court.
  • Justin Crimp, 49, of Plymouth, has been charged with violent disorder, possession of an offensive weapon, criminal damage and receiving stolen goods and will appear at Plymouth Magistrates Court.
  • Tyler Kay, 26, of Northampton, has been charged with publishing written material to stir up racial hatred and will appear at Northampton Magistrates Court.
  • Riley Adey, 19, of Washington, has been charged with violent disorder and will appear at South Tyneside Magistrates Court.
  • Reece Greenwood, 31, of Washington, has been charged with violent disorder and will appear at South Tyneside Magistrates Court.
  • Mark Heath, 45, of Lincolnshire, has been charged with publishing material to stir up racial hatred.

Teesside Crown Court heard he was part of a group throwing missiles at police and smashing the windows of houses, cars and shops while chanting racial slurs.

Gatenby was also caught on bodycam footage throwing an egg during the disorder.

He was arrested after an officer recognised him on his bike the following day.

Calum McNicholas, defending, said Gatenby’s actions were not motivated by a subscription to far right ideology.

He told the court: “He has three half-brothers who are mixed race and is disgusted in himself for getting involved with people who were chanting racial slurs.”

Victoria Cook, Chief Crown Prosecutor for CPS South West, said: “The substantial sentences handed down today should send a chilling message to those arrested, those sat in cells ahead of their court hearing and those still waiting for a knock from the police.

“Within 72 hours, these offenders have been charged, convicted and jailed, underlining the Crown Prosecution Service’s commitment to swift justice and ensuring those involved in disorder are given the strongest possible penalties.

“We continue to work at pace with our partners across the criminal justice system to ensure anyone sewing chaos in their communities face the consequences of their actions.”

‘I’M A CHILD’

Elsewhere, 18-year-old Cole Stewart will face sentencing on Friday after he pleaded guilty to a charge of violent disorder at Teesside Magistrates’ Court.

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The teen was filmed on CCTV throwing bricks at police officers at a violet protest in Darlington, Country Durham, on Monday.

He cried “I’m a child” when cops restrained and cuffed him at the scene.

Another 18-year-old has admitted being part of a group who violently rocked a police van during rioting in Rotherham, leaving a police community support officer (PCSO) fearing for his life.

Kenzie Roughley, of Barnsley Road, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, was filmed punching and kicking a South Yorkshire Police CCTV van, a court heard.

He is due to be sentenced on Friday at Sheffield Crown Court.

Meanwhile, a 31-year-old man appeared in court accused of being part of group who pushed a burning bin against the Holiday Inn Express hotel in Rotherham.

Levi Fishlock, of Sheffield Road, Barnsley, denied violent disorder and arson with intent to endanger life at Sheffield Magistrates Court today and will next appear at Crown Court on August 20.

Alfie Conway, 19, of Park Avenue Pontefract, also appeared in the same court and denied violent disorder.

He was remanded in custody until August 20.

And, a 16-year-old boy who admitted violent disorder was initially given bail before a sentencing hearing at Barnsley Youth Court on August 20.

But he was then remanded in custody after the Crown Prosecution Service said it would appeal against the judge’s decision to grant bail.

Elsewhere, more teens have been hauled before the bench today.

 A teenager who joined riots in Hartlepool while out celebrating his 18th birthday was sentenced to 20 months.

Bobby Shirbon, of Cornwall Street, Hartlepool, took part in two consecutive nights of disorder in the town, Teesside Crown Court heard.

He was seen smashing windows while part of a group that was throwing bricks and bottles at police.

The defendant also threw beer bottles at a police van while wearing a balaclava.

Shirbon, who pleaded guilty to two charges of violent disorder, said “it’s okay, everybody else is doing it” when he was arrested, it was said.

Riley Adey, 19, of Heworth Crescent, was arrested after Northumbria Police executed arrest warrants at homes in Washington on Wednesday.

Adey and Reece Greenwood, 31, of The Gardens, appeared before magistrates in South Tyneside today.

They both pleaded guilty to one count of violent disorder and have been remanded in custody until their sentencing at Newcastle Crown Court on Wednesday.

In Manchester, a man has admitted carrying out a “spinning karate kick” against a shop window during disorder in the city on Saturday.

Oliver Chapman, 23, pleaded guilty to violent disorder at Manchester Magistrates’ Court today.

Prosecutor Robin Lynch said: “A large number of people began to kick shop windows and businesses.

“This defendant was seen to do a spinning karate kick against a window.”

District Judge Joanne Hirst remanded Chapman into custody and ordered him to appear at Manchester Crown Court on August 15 to be sentenced.

It comes as more than 120 people have been charged and 430 arrested as prosecutors work “round the clock” to catch as many demonstrators  and far-right hate-stirrers as possible.

Last night police chiefs vowed the number would rise following widespread violence, adding: “Be warned — if you have played a role, you can expect a knock at the door.”

DAWN RAIDS

And, dawn raids were launched today to arrest violent rioters as CCTV images of suspects were also released in a bid to track down dozens of thugs.

Met Police Chief Sir Mark Rowley said his force smashed its way into the homes of the “most violent” members of last week’s protests in Whitehall and branded them “criminal thugs”.

It comes after Brits came out in force last night to quell riot fears after cops launched the UK’s biggest ever police mobilisation to crush planned carnage.

Never before have 41 out of Britain’s 43 forces been mobilised to intervene in what police expected to be a “busy” night – with 100 areas earmarked for far-right riots.

Secret riot plans

By Harry Goodwin

FAR-RIGHT yobs are planning 11 MORE riots in secret Facebook groups so cops’ “can’t catch on” after a week of chaos, The Sun can reveal.

Protests are planned in Ballymena, Newcastle, Liverpool, Shrewsbury, Salford, Taunton, Birmingham, Dover, Bournemouth and Glasgow.

A post in a private far-right Facebook group seen by The Sun lists planned demonstrations across the UK this weekend.

The organisers plan to unleash chaos on the opening gameweek of the new English football season – before carrying on into next month.

They also plan to target Shrewsbury during the town’s Flower Show, one of the biggest gardening events in the UK.

The far-right thugs plan to start the weekend of chaos by gathering in Ballymena in Northern Ireland on Friday evening.

On Saturday far-right protesters aim to assemble in Liverpool, Shrewsbury and Salford.

Protests are planned in Taunton, Birmingham and Dover the following Saturday and in Bournemouth the day after.

And even more protests are planned next month at UK landmarks like St George’s Square in Glasgow and the Bullring in Birmingham.

The large protest in Shrewsbury is being arranged by members of the local hooligan firm English Border Front, it’s understood.

A source told The Sun: “So far this protest has been kept off social media so as to make police unaware, and think that nothing is going to happen in Shrewsbury.

“But as you can imagine if they manage to pull the wool over the authorities’ eyes, it will cause carnage.

“On August 10 there is also the Shrewsbury Flower Show taking place, so the protest has been planned to try to affect that also.”

At least 250 thugs are thought to have signed up for the Shrewsbury protest – including hooligans from firms in Newcastle and Oldham.

A total of 6,000 elite officers were deployed to stop violence erupting in areas including London, Liverpool, Sheffield and Birmingham.

Yesterday Derek Drummond, 58, was locked up for three years for punching a cop in Southport last Tuesday.

The haulier from Liverpool, since sacked, called  officers “s***houses” then hit PC Tom Ball in the face.

Liverpool crown court heard he had a history of violence.

Meanwhile, Declan Geiran, 29, was jailed for 30 months after being caught on CCTV torching a police van in Liverpool city centre last Saturday.

Geiran also got an extra two months for sending threatening messages to a woman who blasted him for his behaviour online.

Liam Riley, 41, who drunkenly joined a march through the city,   admitted violent disorder and a racially aggravated public order offence and got 20 months.

The trio are the latest to be jailed after 18-year-old James Nelson was caged for two months in Manchester on Tuesday.

Sir Keir Starmer said: “This is the swift action we’re taking.

“If you provoke violent disorder on our streets or online, you will face the full force of the law.”

Elsewhere, a man seen on TV wielding a stick as part of a counter-protest against the far-right was also remanded in custody. Shehraz Sarwar, 46,  was arrested in Birmingham on Monday. 

He denies possession of an offensive weapon and will appear at the city’s magistrates’ court again next week.

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Meanwhile, Liam Ryan, 28, who attacked a black passer-by during violence in Manchester, admitted violent disorder and has been remanded in custody for sentencing next week.

He had travelled from his home in Bradford to “play an active role in the disorder”, Manchester magistrates’ court was told.

Elsewhere, thug Aaron Johnson, 32, who live-streamed himself ranting and spouting racial slurs outside a migrant hotel in Stockport also pleaded guilty.

He had threatened staff he would “smash their face in” and has been remanded in custody to be sentenced at Minshull Street crown court on August 21.

Another accused of violent disorder lashed out after being refused bail. 

Matthew Wilson, 31, denied racially aggravated assault and making homophobic comments.

As he was remanded in custody he punched the glass of the dock   and shouted obscenities at the judge.

Full timeline as violent riots sweep across Britain

Monday, July 29

Three young girls are stabbed to death at a Taylor Swift-themed yoga and dance workshop in Southport.

Tuesday, July 30

Police vans are set on fire as cops clash with rioters outside a mosque in Southport.

Shocking footage shows bottles and bricks being thrown at cops as other projectiles hurtled through the air.

Wednesday, July 31

Riots spread to Hartlepool and Manchester on Wednesday, where a number of arrests are made.

Footage showed multiple stand-offs between officers and hundreds of thugs.

Hundreds also gather outside Downing Street in a protest promoted by Tommy Robinson.

Arrests are also made at the Cenotaph.

Thursday, August 1

Chilling footage emerges showing showing a thug punching a “black or ethnic” man in the face as Hartlepool again erupts into violence.

Yobs are also seen torching a police car and hurling bricks at cops.

Friday, August 2

A police station erupts into flames after rioting thugs torch cars and attack cops in another night of carnage.

Eight people are arrested and three police officers taken to hospital after an outburst of terrifying violence in Sunderland.

Saturday, August 3

Battles break out across at least nine cities as angry thugs ransack shops.

Huge groups of rioters descend on Liverpool, Manchester, Sunderland, Portsmouth, Hull, Blackpool, Bristol, Belfast Stoke, Nottingham and Leeds.

Looters are pictured grabbing wine bottles, shoes and phones from the shelves of high street shops after brazen yobs smashed windows and started fires.

Sunday, August 4

A migrant hotel in Rotherham is petrol bombed by rioters, with footage also showing masked yobs kicking out windows

Another Holiday Inn where asylum seekers are thought to stay is petrol bombed in Tamworth, Staffordshire, as those inside watched through windows.

Monday, August 5

Riots break out in Plymouth,. Birmingham, Darlington and Belfast.

In Burnley, gravestones in a Muslim cemetery are vandalised in what the town’s council leader called an “evil act” by “heinous individuals”.

Sunday, August 6

Dozens of protesters are hauled before courts and convicted over their involvement in the riots.

Meanwhile, a war of words breaks out between Elon Musk and Sir Keir Starmer after the former criticises British cops

He was hauled back to apologise after being threatened with a week-long jail term for contempt of court.

Others in court included Charlie Bullock, 21, said to be “the main instigator” of a group pushing against police in Middlesbrough. 

He admitted violent disorder at Teesside magistrates’ court and faces jail today at the crown court.

On Tuesday, Bradley Makin, from Sunderland, admitted violent disorder during riots in his home city after he was also found in possession of cocaine and heroin.

He admitted the offences at South Tyneside magistrates’ court and will be sentenced this week.

Meanwhile Joshua Simpson, 25, was also warned he faces jail at a sentencing at Sheffield magistrates’ court later this month, after kicking a cop during rioting near Rotherham.

On Monday, two men and a woman who rioted in Sunderland were also facing jail.

Leanne Hodgson, 43, of  Sunderland, and Josh Kellett, 29, of Washington, admitted violent disorder at South Tyneside magistrates’ court.

Andrew Smith, 41, of Sunderland, admitted the same offence at Newcastle crown court. All three will be sentenced next month.

Last night the CPS vowed it will tackle social media posts after The Sun’s call to clamp down on hate and lies.

Stephen Parkinson, Director of Public Prosecutions, said: “Anyone stirring up hateful or threatening activity on social media is potentially contributing to the violent disorder.”

A court also heard for the first time how Merseyside Police officers had been severely injured in the string of riots across Liverpool and Southport.

An impact statement from police chief Serena Kennedy revealed the force has a dedicated team of 55 cops ploughing through footage to find and capture even more protesters.

She said: “The level of aggression that I witnessed which was directly aimed at my officers on the nights of 30th July, as well as 2nd and 3rd August is unprecedented.

“It was horrifying to see but the officers did an excellent job in pursuance of their primary aim to keep our communities safe.”

National Police Chiefs’ Council chairman Gavin Stephens said: “Officers and police staff are working flat out to progress investigations, acting on the mountain of intelligence and evidence gathered over the last week to secure convictions.”

He added: “We must not underestimate the physical and mental impact on officers facing the violent scenes from the past week. The criminal justice system is recognising the gravity of these offences to put those responsible behind bars.”

Liam Powell, 28,  has been given a 12-month community order yesterday after he admitted being in possession of cocaine during the disorder in Bolton

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Liam Powell, 28, has been given a 12-month community order yesterday after he admitted being in possession of cocaine during the disorder in BoltonCredit: PADeclan Geiran, 29, has been sentenced to 30 months in prison after he pleaded guilty to violent disorder in Liverpool on August 3

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Declan Geiran, 29, has been sentenced to 30 months in prison after he pleaded guilty to violent disorder in Liverpool on August 3Credit: PADerek Drummond, 58, was yesterday jailed for three years at Liverpool Crown Court after taking part in riots that erupted in Southport

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Derek Drummond, 58, was yesterday jailed for three years at Liverpool Crown Court after taking part in riots that erupted in SouthportLiam Ryan, of Bradford, has been charged with violent disorder and will appear at Manchester Magistrates' Court today

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Liam Ryan, of Bradford, has been charged with violent disorder and will appear at Manchester Magistrates’ Court todayCredit: Greater Manchester PoliceShaun Holt, 42, of Stockport, is also charged with violent disorder and assault

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Shaun Holt, 42, of Stockport, is also charged with violent disorder and assaultCredit: Greater Manchester PoliceAndrew Phillips, 27, of Stretford, is charged with  violent disorder and assault and will appear at Manchester Magistrates’ Court

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Andrew Phillips, 27, of Stretford, is charged with violent disorder and assault and will appear at Manchester Magistrates’ CourtCredit: Greater Manchester PolicePolice officers detain a person during an anti-immigration protest in Blackpool

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Police officers detain a person during an anti-immigration protest in BlackpoolCredit: PACops are on the hunt for suspects pictured on CCTV in Merseyside

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Cops are on the hunt for suspects pictured on CCTV in MerseysideCredit: PAAnother man during the disorder in Merseyside

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Another man during the disorder in MerseysideCredit: PADisgraceful riots outside a Holiday Inn Express in Rotherham

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Disgraceful riots outside a Holiday Inn Express in RotherhamCredit: GettyLiam Riley, 40, has been sentenced at Liverpool Crown Court to 20 months in prison after he admitted violent disorder and racially aggravated behaviour in Liverpool on August 3

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Liam Riley, 40, has been sentenced at Liverpool Crown Court to 20 months in prison after he admitted violent disorder and racially aggravated behaviour in Liverpool on August 3Credit: PAJames Nelson, 18, became the first rioter to be jailed after he admitted causing criminal damage by smashing a police car as violence erupted in Bolton on Sunday

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James Nelson, 18, became the first rioter to be jailed after he admitted causing criminal damage by smashing a police car as violence erupted in Bolton on SundayCredit: PA

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