Brothers Jailed for Looting During Liverpool Riots

Siblings sentenced after attempting to steal from community hub set ablaze in violent unrest

Adam and Ellis Wharton were sentenced to 20 and 11 months in prison, respectively.
The brothers targeted the Spellow Lane Library Hub, which housed a food bank and other community services.
Their mother expressed heartbreak and urged others to avoid getting involved in riots.
Both pleaded guilty to burglary, with Ellis also admitting to assaulting a police officer.
The judge condemned their actions as looting, a crime that profits from community misery.