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BBC News
5 hours ago
- BBC News
Ballymena: More photos released by police after recent disorder
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has released images of two more people they would like to speak to about the recent disorder in are asking the individuals in the photographs to come forward themselves, or for anyone who can assist in identifying them to contact violence began following a peaceful protest in Ballymena and then spread to other areas of Northern Ireland, including Larne and happened hours after two teenage boys appeared before Coleraine Magistrates Court accused of sexually assaulting a teenage girl in Ballymena. They spoke through an interpreter in Romanian to confirm their names and solicitor said they would be denying the charges.A peaceful protest was held on Monday 9 June, but after it dispersed rioting broke out.A number of nights of violence then followed in which 64 police officers were a statement on Friday night, a PSNI spokesperson said "anyone who can assist in identifying these individuals should contact us on 101, or directly on 02890922815".
BBC News
a day ago
- BBC News
Pregnant teenager jailed for role in Rotherham asylum hotel riot
A pregnant woman who threw missiles at police officers and set items alight during rioting outside a hotel housing asylum seekers has been Garner-Abbey, 19, was sentenced at Sheffield Crown Court to 18 months in prison earlier, just a week after finding out she was court heard she attended the unrest at the Holiday Inn Express, in Manvers, Rotherham, on 4 August alongside ex-partner Philip Wood, 22, who was jailed for two of Sheffield, Judge Jeremy Richardson said while he had reduced Garner-Abbey's sentence "as much as I reasonably can" she had been "right at the centre" of the disorder. He said: "I am conscious [pregnant women] have particular difficulties whilst in custody. That factor has caused me to reflect with great care on your case."The court heard Garner-Abbey and Wood were among hundreds of rioters who hurled missiles at officers trying to protect those inside the one stage Garner-Abbey was filmed stoking a fire with a blue stick, setting it ablaze and then passing the stick to another person, prosecutor Joseph Bell Wood was seen leaving the scene and returning with plant pots from residents' gardens, which he passed to others to break and throw at was also seen approaching a fire in the middle of Manvers Way, while topless and wearing a face covering, to set a phone charger on fire which he then swung above his head. Marc Luxford, on behalf of Wood, said his client had a mental age of 12 or 13 and an IQ score of 51, putting him in the range considered to be a moderate learning said suggestions Wood had groomed or coerced Garner-Abbey were misplaced saying he was "simply not able" to have due to his mental Richardson said while there was some evidence of Wood having a "controlling and malign" influence on Garner-Abbey CCTV showed her "acting of [her] own free will in a prominent way".Garner-Abbey and Wood were also issued with a criminal behaviour order for a period of 10 years. Listen to highlights from South Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North
BBC News
a day ago
- BBC News
Londonderry: Three men and six teenagers in court over disorder
Three men and six teenagers have appeared in court on charges connected to rioting in Ramsey, 30, of Rathlin Drive in Derry, is accused of riotous behaviour in Nailors Row on McDonald, 29, from Cromore Gardens in the city, is also charged with riotous behaviour on the Lecky Road on Wednesday while Michael O'Connor, 47, of Glenfada Park, is accused of inciting and encouraging a riot on the same teenagers - one aged 14, three aged 15, and two aged 16, who cannot be named because of their ages - are all charged with riotous behaviour on Tuesday and Wednesday. One of the 15-year-olds also faces a charge of having a petrol Magistrates' Court was told on Thursday that violence erupted at about 19:30 BST on Tuesday, when youths moved towards a known interface area in the city. Police intervened and trouble erupted which resulted in them being attacked with petrol bombs, masonry and stones. A police officer told the court that Mr Ramsey was among a group of three unmasked men who joined masked rioters in attacking police. He was alleged to have encouraged others to participate in the his solicitor said the prosecution had not alleged that Mr Ramsey had thrown any acknowledged Mr Ramsey's presence at the scene, but said that his client denied involvement in any claims were made regarding Mr McDonald, who was seen in the vicinity of the Lecky Road disturbances. He also denies the Mr O'Connor's case, a police officer said he was observed speaking to a group of masked youths shortly before they began rioting. It was further alleged he filmed the ensuing violence. Drone footage analysis Deputy District Judge Chris Holmes told the hearing there was "extensive drone footage" of the three men were granted bail with conditions, including a curfew, restrictions on entering specific parts of the city and an exclusion zone around any police Holmes said he would not treat the youths differently from the adults, although he acknowledged the statutory presumption of bail for minors. All six were granted bail with curfew conditions and are scheduled to appear in court again in judge directed the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) to prioritise analysis of the drone footage to determine whether further charges should be brought.
The Independent
2 days ago
- The Independent
Nine people charged following disorder in Londonderry
Nine people have been charged with rioting following disorder in Londonderry. The males range in age from 14 to 47 and are due to appear before the city's magistrates' court on Thursday. Police said a 14-year-old boy, three 15-year-old boys, two 16-year-old boys and a 29-year-old and 30-year-old man have been charged with riotous behaviour connected with scenes in the Nailors Row area on Tuesday night. One of the 15-year-olds faces an additional charge of throwing a petrol bomb. A ninth person, a man aged 47, has been charged with the offence of intentionally encouraging or assisting riot. Meanwhile, a 16-year-old and a 17-year-old boy, arrested on suspicion of riotous behaviour on Monday night in connection with the disorder, have been released on bail to allow for further police inquiries. On Wednesday, some 14 police officers had been injured, some requiring hospital treatment, following a second night of unrest in the Nailors Row area. Chief Constable Jon Boutcher described the trouble as 'blatant sectarian violence' and warned those responsible will be pursued 'with the full force of the law'.
BreakingNews.ie
2 days ago
- BreakingNews.ie
Nine people charged following disorder in Derry
Nine people have been charged with rioting following disorder in Derry. The males range in age from 14 to 47 and are due to appear before the city's magistrates' court on Thursday. Advertisement Police said a 14-year-old boy, three 15-year-old boys, two 16-year-old boys and a 29-year-old and 30-year-old man have been charged with riotous behaviour connected with scenes in the Nailors Row area on Tuesday night. One of the 15-year-olds faces an additional charge of throwing a petrol bomb. A ninth person, a man aged 47, has been charged with the offence of intentionally encouraging or assisting riot. Meanwhile, a 16-year-old and a 17-year-old boy, arrested on suspicion of riotous behaviour on Monday night in connection with the disorder, have been released on bail to allow for further police inquiries. Advertisement On Wednesday, some 14 police officers had been injured, some requiring hospital treatment, following a second night of unrest in the Nailors Row area. Chief Constable Jon Boutcher described the trouble as 'blatant sectarian violence' and warned those responsible will be pursued 'with the full force of the law'.
