Hundreds Charged in Widespread UK Disorder
Recent unrest across England and Northern Ireland leads to numerous arrests and significant jail sentences.
- A total of 460 individuals have appeared in court on charges related to the disorder.
- David Wilkinson received the longest sentence so far, jailed for six years for violent disorder and racially aggravated crimes.
- Charges include violent disorder, burglary, and stirring up racial hatred, with some facing the more serious charge of riot.
- The majority of those charged are males aged between 18 and 30, with 95% of adult defendants being male.
- Many of the incidents involved attacks on police, minorities, and properties, with some suspects denied bail and held on remand.