The judiciary has so far charged hundreds of people, including two twelve-year-olds, because of the right-wing extremist riots in British cities. A boy is said to have taken part in riots in the north-west English town of Southport. In Manchester, a boy of the same age admitted to having taken part in riots on two different days.
The twelve-year-olds are the youngest defendants so far, as reported by the broadcaster Sky News. In England, criminal responsibility begins at the age of ten.
A 41-year-old man has been sentenced to two years and eight months in prison for taking part in riots at a hotel near Rotherham where asylum seekers are housed.
An 18-year-old who threw stones at police officers in the town of Darlington and cheered when they were hit was sentenced to one and a half years in youth detention.
In response to the massive riots of the past few days, the British government has announced a tough crackdown on the rioters.
The British government was satisfied that the situation had recently eased. However, they were remaining vigilant and not becoming careless, said a government spokeswoman. She praised the quick reaction of the judiciary. Prime Minister Keir Starmer had also cancelled his summer holiday because of the riots and the authorities’ reaction to them, said the spokeswoman.
Three girls died as a result of the knife attack
According to the industry association UK Hospitality, turnover in the hospitality industry fell sharply in some cases due to the riots. The attack was preceded by a knife attack in Southport in which three girls were stabbed and several children injured.
The false report that the perpetrator was a Muslim migrant was fomented on social networks. The 17-year-old suspect was born in Great Britain to Rwandans.
