All 41 men and boys in court over Southport, Liverpool city centre and Walton riots

Seven boys and 34 men have so far appeared in court in connection with a series of disturbances across Merseyside. Violent scenes flared up in Southport, Liverpool city centre and Walton following the fatal stabbings of six-year-old Bebe King, seven-year-old Elsie Dot Stancombe and nine-year-old Alice Dasilva Aguiar.

Police vans were set alight and officers were attacked during protesting on St Luke's Road in the seaside town on the evening of July 30. A planned protest at the Pier Head the following day then descended into violence, with Merseyside Police forced to use riot gear after bricks and debris were thrown towards PCs.

The disorder then continued on County Road that night as chaos, violence and destruction ensued as looters targeted businesses in the area - including a fire being started at Spellow Library and Community Hub. This is everyone who has appeared in court to date in connection with the three incidents, including 18 men who have been jailed.

Southport

Derek Drummond

Derek Drummond, of Pool Street in Southport, was seen shouting "s***houses" at around 8pm on the evening of July 30 and was "told to get back" by officers. Instead, the 58-year-old punched PC Thomas Ball in the face.

A sergeant then responded by striking the thug with his baton. Drummond however remained at the scene and, around half an hour later, "fronted up to officers".

He was said to have attempted to "attack and break through a cordon" before throwing a brick at the emergency service workers. After handing himself in at Copy Lane Police Station on August 3, he responded to his arrest by branding himself "a fool" and saying that he was "holding his hands up".

Under interview, Drummond told detectives that he was "deeply sorry to the people he had let down". He stated that he had attended a vigil following the fatal stabbings the previous day, but "accepted confronting the police" - adding that he "couldn't offer any explanation" and that "tensions were very high", but saying that his "behaviour was appalling".

Drummond pleaded guilty to violent disorder and assaulting an emergency services worker. He was handed three years behind bars at Liverpool Crown Court on Wednesday, August 7.

Gareth Metcalfe

Gareth Metcalfe, of Cambridge Gardens in Southport, was meanwhile said to have "remonstrated" and "pointed and shouted at officers", being described as being "at the front of the action". The 44-year-old's criminal record shows 21 previous convictions for 31 offences between 1995 and 2021 including for “religiously aggravated assault”, sexual assault in 2016, a racially-aggravated public order offence in 2019 and harassment and breach of a non-molestation order during 2019 and 2020.

The court heard of one arrest in January 2019 “against a background of domestic abuse” which saw the window cleaner “start to struggle” when officers attempted to detain him before calling them “Muslim protectors and Muslim sh**gers". When a Probation Service worker subsequently attempted to call him in order to prepare a pre-sentence report in relation to his subsequent conviction, they received a voicemail recording of Metcalfe saying: “F*** Islam, leave a message."

Simran Garcha said on his behalf: "Those entrenched views which Mr Metcalfe made known were back in 2019, and some time has passed since then. Mr Metcalfe’s involvement is markedly different to those who threw missiles towards officers and those who caused damage to property.

"He accepts that, at some stages, he was at the front of a large crowd and was very much involved in the unrest that followed. He is extremely embarrassed by his behaviour and wishes to apologise to the court and the police.

"He concedes that his anger and frustration consumed him. He was swept up in the brutal murder that occurred close to home. He accepts that his behaviour was a shameful and disrespectful response, and accepts that his behaviour was deplorable."

Metcalfe, who admitted violent disorder, nodded as he was handed 40 months on Tuesday. His dad told him "see you Gareth, love you" as he was escorted out of the courtroom, while his mum added: "It's over."

John O'Malley

John O'Malley, also of Cambridge Gardens, pleaded guilty to violent disorder. The 43-year-old was said to have been "active in and at the heart of the violence", including being shown on camera footage beside a police carrier as the bumper was pulled off and hurled towards officers.

O'Malley was locked up for 32 months at Liverpool Crown Court on Thursday, August 8. The Honorary Recorder of Liverpool Judge Andrew Menary KC described him as being "at the front of what was essentially a baying mob" during his sentencing remarks.

Dylan Carey

Liverpool Crown Court heard on Monday that Carey was captured on CCTV mobile phone and body worn camera footage throwing items including a tin of paint and a bottle at officers, as well as kicking out at police vans. One PC later recognised him at Southport Station in the company of his girlfriend and dad from videos which had been circulated on X, formerly Twitter.

When spoken to, the 26-year-old "accepted he had been present but denied involvement". But Nardeen Nemat, prosecuting, described how he was then arrested at his home address on Castle Hill Road in Hindley, Wigan, on August 5.

Under interview, he "said he had travelled to lay some flowers and light a candle with his pregnant girlfriend" and then decided to attend the “peaceful protest” after seeing it advertised on a Facebook post. But, while there, he claimed he “grew angrier and began to throw items himself".

Carey has no previous convictions. Colin Buckle, defending, told the court: "His intention was not to travel to Southport with criminal intent. He became involved by his own hand, he was not forced. The mood began to change, others began to behave in this way and he joined in. He cannot explain why. Their intention was to go in respect of what they believed to be a peaceful vigil. Things turned from that. Of course, he involved himself.

"The impact on him of a potentially lengthy custodial sentence is that that sentence will be exacted upon him in respect of the loss of his liberty, of course, but moreover due to the fact that, if your honour returns him to custody, he will miss the birth of his child.

"The couple have suffered from two miscarriages. The child they are expecting has complications. It is an uncertain time. He has been a rock to her. Of course, she has lost him by his own hand and his behaviour.

Carey, who was seen blowing kisses to his supporters in the public gallery during the hearing, admitted violent disorder. Wearing a white shirt and black tie in the dock, he was jailed for 18 months as his partner sat in tears with her head in her hands.

Philip Prescott

Philip Prescott, of Sefton Street in Southport, was seen on CCTV and video footage captured by a police helicopter taking items out of a bin and hurling them towards police officers before "others followed suit". The 38-year-old then "dragged another wheelie bin" towards a cordon formed by PCs before removing further objects and throwing them.

He subsequently kicked the wall of a residential property and climbed into the garden before running towards officers in possession of a brick, which he "launched towards" them. Prescott thereafter returned to the damaged wall once more and threw further bricks, including at the window of a police van.

Following his arrest on Lord Street in the town on August 5, he gave a prepared statement under interview in which he "said he had been drinking and was very upset by the death of the three children". He then "heard there was something happening near to St Luke’s and went to see what was happening" and, although he could not recall his actions due to being under the influence of alcohol, stated that he was "ashamed by what he did and was sorry".

Prescott admitted violent disorder. He gave a thumbs up to the public gallery as he was led down to the cells after receiving 28 months in prison on Tuesday.

Jordan Davies

Balaclava clad Jordan Davies brandished a knife near to the scene of a vigil for the victims of the Southport knife attacks then claimed that his daughter had been "stabbed up". Just over 24 hours on from the fatal stabbings, children and families fled in terror after Jordan Davies was spotted carrying a flick knife a mere matter of minutes away from the scene.

One terrified dad even asked for his family to be locked inside a shop as the incident unfolded. Following his arrest, the mindless thug maintained that he had found the weapon while urinating near to a Tesco Express store after downing cans of cider and said he was intending to hand the item in to the police.

Liverpool Crown Court heard on Friday, August 9, that the "Southport community came together for a vigil" at 6pm on Tuesday, July 30, following the "tragedy" the previous day. Davies, of Portland Street in the town, was then seen in possession of the weapon a "short distance" away on Eastbank Street, near to the Wellington pub and a branch of KFC, at around 6.45pm.

Mr Taylor described how members of the public "ran and screamed" after a woman was heard to shout "he's got a knife". One witness, Michael Hayes, had been laying flowers at the scene with his partner, kids and friends and was forced to "push them into the nearby Baltic Supermarket for safety".

Another, Claire Oldham, meanwhile saw Davies "approaching other males with the blade out". The 32-year-old was also said to have pulled down a balaclava over his face during the altercation.

Police officers subsequently found him "hiding behind a pillar" near to a snooker hall on Princes Street. While he initially "denied having anything on him", the knife was then discovered inside a bag which he had been wearing around his neck.

Davies then claimed he had "simply picked the bag up" and was in the area "for a peaceful protest". He added that "his daughter had been stabbed up and he had been assaulted".

Footage taken from a PC's body worn camera was played to the court, and captured him saying: "I've got the bag off the floor, that's it. I've got nothing on me."

When told why he was being detained, Davies replied: "Cos of yesterday and I look a bit foreign? Are you kidding me? I understand what's gone on, my daughter's been stabbed. That's not my bag. I've just picked the bag up.

"How've I got a lock knife on my f***ing person? I've just picked the bag up. My daughter's been stabbed up. How've I got a knife on me? I just picked the bag up off the floor."

Under interview following his arrest, Davies stated that he had earlier consumed "three to four ciders" at home and "picked up the pouch" while urinating near to a Tesco Express store "with the intention of placing it in an amnesty or taking it to a police station". He added that he was only "seeking to do a good act".

Davies admitted possession of a bladed article in a public place and breaching a suspended sentence order. Appearing in the dock wearing a grey prison issue tracksuit and wearing short dark hair, he nodded as he was jailed for two years.

A previous 16-week suspended sentence which was previously imposed upon him in June was also activated in full and ordered to run consecutively to this term, leading to a total sentence of two years and 16 weeks. Davies was meanwhile handed a serious violence reduction order, which will commence upon his release and last for two years thereafter, with forfeiture and destruction of the knife being ordered.

Andrew McIntyre

Andrew McIntyre, of Cousins Lane in Rufford, has been charged with two counts of encouraging or assisting an offence in connection with the disturbances. Charge sheets allege that he published "electronic communications which were capable of encouraging or assisting the commission of one or more offences of murder" and "capable of encouraging or assisting the commission of one or more offences of violent disorder and criminal damage" between July 28 and August 8.

The 39-year-old was brought before Liverpool Crown Court on Fridya in order to face these charges. Appearing in the dock wearing a grey Under Armour t-shirt and sporting short dark hair and a beard, McIntyre pleaded not guilty to both offences and a third offence of possession of a bladed article in a public place which alleges that he was carrying a "folding pocket knife" on Smithdown Road on August 8.

Judge Neil Flewitt KC said: "In simple terms, the allegation here is that this defendant is the administrator of an online group. The suggestion is that he has encouraged followers of that group to commit murder and to take part in disorder that has recently been taking place across Merseyside."

McIntyre is now scheduled to face a two-week trial beginning on February 3 next year and was remanded into custody ahead of case management hearing on November 4. He nodded, put his hand to his heart and blew a kiss to his parents in the public gallery as he was led down to cells.

Tom Neblett

Tom Neblett was caught on CCTV throwing missiles in the direction of police officers. The 20-year-old, of High Park Road in Southport, then climbed onto a van and repeatedly launched further objects at PCs.

He also threw a brick at the passenger side window of a police carrier while the driver was still inside before colleagues in riot gear removed him as he shielded his head with his hands. The thug was described as being at the "very forefront", having picked up a smoke flare and hurling it towards the line of officers.

Neblett admitted violent disorder. He was handed 30 months in a young offenders' institute on Thursday.

Tony Hazlett

Tony Hazlett was captured on CCTV throwing two missiles in the direction of the police. When officers went to the 46-year-old's home on Bank Road in Bootle on August 7, he was described as being "very drunk" and resisted arrest in a violent struggle. He later told police: "I'm sorry. I just did it because everyone was doing it."

Hazlett explained that he had travelled by train to Southport with friends and accepted he threw "two pieces of slate" before leaving shortly after. The dad-of-six admitted violent disorder and was jailed for 28 months on Thursday.

Paul Daintith

Paul Daintith, of Fraser Street in Liverpool city centre, pleaded guilty to possession of a bladed article in a public after he was spotted by police officers on East Street in Southport walking from a bush "at a quickening pace". When stopped, he claimed that he had "just found a craft knife" and lifted his top up to PCs to show them the weapon within his waistband.

Following his arrest, Daintith stated that "he was a smackhead who picks everything up". He was jailed for eight months on Friday.

A 12-year-old boy who cannot be named for legal reasons

A 12-year-old boy, from Southport, admitted violent disorder at Liverpool Magistrates' court on Monday, August 12. He was seen throwing items towards police officers before cycling away. The youth was released on bail ahead of his sentencing on September 17. His parents thanked the judge as the hearing was concluded.

David Engleby

David Engleby admitted violent disorder at Liverpool Magistrates' Court on Tuesday, August 13. The 29-year-old, of Scarisbrick New Road in Southport, was "seen on CCTV footage going forward with a crowd in the direction of a police cordon, throwing brick shaped objects towards the police from behind parked cars".

He was described as "an active participant" and "playing a leading role by throwing objects at the police". Engleby will be sentenced at Liverpool Crown Court on August 19.

Paul Dryhurst

Paul Dryhurst, of Gale Road in Litherland, admitted violent disorder when appearing before magistrates on Tuesday. The 33-year-old was shown on footage taken by a member of the public "throwing an object at police and filming it on his phone".

He was said to have played a "leading and active role" in the disorder. Dryhurst will appear before the crown court for sentence on Monday, August 19.

Jake Lowther

Jake Lowther, of Abrams Fold in Banks, admitted violent disorder in the magistrates' court on Tuesday. The 20-year-old, who was seen "picking up concrete missiles and throwing them at police officers", will be sentenced at Liverpool Crown Court on Monday, August 19.

Luke Summerfield

Luke Summerfield, of Mansfield Street in Ashton-under-Lyne, Greater Manchester, pleaded guilty to violent disorder before magistrates on Tuesday. The 33-year-old, who "picked up block shaped objects and threw them at police officers" during the disturbance, will be sentenced in the crown court on August 19.

Connor Prescott

Connor Prescott admitted violent disorder at Liverpool Magistrates' Court. The 25-year-old, of no fixed address, "played an active role, throwing bricks, masonry and wheelie bins towards the police". He will be sentenced by the crown court on August 19. Prescott nodded as he was led down to the cells.

Joshua Jones

Joshua Jones, of St Marks Road in Chester, admitted violent disorder and possession of an offensive weapon in a private place in the magistrates' court on Wednesday. The 31-year-old was seen on CCTV throwing items at the police while wearing a face covering.

A search of his home subsequently revealed two samurai swords. Jones will be sentenced at Liverpool Crown Court on August 20.

Jonathan Duerden

Jonathan Duerden, of the Crescent in Colne, Lancashire, admitted violent disorder at Liverpool Magistrates' Court on Wednesday, August 14. The 31-year-old, who was seen picking up a brick and throwing it at a police car, will be sentenced in the crown court on August 20.

Andrew Jackson

Andrew Jackson, of Ramford Street in St Helens, pleaded not guilty to violent disorder when appearing before magistrates on Wednesday, August 14. The 41-year-old, who admitted possession of cannabis, was remanded into custody to appear before the crown court at a later date.

Thomas Whitehead

Thomas Whitehead, of Pool Street in Southport, has been charged with violent disorder. The 53-year-old appeared before magistrates on Thursday, August 15.

Daniel Carrigan

Daniel Carrigan, of Preston Grove in Anfield, admitted violent disorder and criminal damage in relation to a police van when appearing in the magistrates' court on Thursday. The 41-year-old will be sentenced at Liverpool Crown Court on Wednesday, August 14.

Luke Moran

Luke Moran, of Leybourne Avenue in Birkdale, has been charged with violent disorder. The 38-year-old appeared before Liverpool Magistrates' Court on Thursday, August 15.

Nicholas Sinclair

Nicholas Sinclair, of Bury Road in Birkdale, has been charged with violent disorder. The 38-year-old was brought before magistrates on Thursday, August 15 to face this charge.

Tommy Callaghan

Tommy Callaghan, of Stratton Drive in Wigan, has been charged with violent disorder. The 32-year-old appeared before magistrates on Friday, August 16.

Liverpool city centre

A 14-year-old boy who cannot be named for legal reasons

A 14-year-old boy from South Liverpool, who cannot be named for legal reasons, pleaded guilty to violent disorder at Liverpool Magistrates' Court on Monday, August 5. Mr Sanderson-Kirk told the court that this related to the teenager throwing fireworks at a police van near to B&M on Clayton Square, a store which had earlier been "looted".

He was found with five fireworks and a lighter following his arrest and told officers: "I'm sorry. I wasn't firing them at you though."

His solicitor Iqbal Kang told the judge: "He has no prior convictions whatsoever, he has never been in trouble with the police before. It is completely out of character for him.

"He tells me he headed into the city centre with the intention of catching a bus home. He was on his own. It seems, perhaps through inexperience and lack of maturity, he became involved with people he did not know who were offering out fireworks.

"He says he does not know why he became involved, but did not think things through. He did not head into the city centre with the intention of causing any kind of disturbance.

"He has had plenty of time to think about his actions. He has spent two nights in custody. He understands how foolish and silly he has been and wishes he could turn the clock back.

"It is completely out of the blue. One could positively say if he had not been heading into the city centre to catch a bus, we would not be convened here like this."

The boy will be sentenced at the youth court on August 27. He was released on bail until this date under conditions not to enter the L1, L2 or L3 postcode areas.

Jimmy Bailey

Jimmy Bailey, of Station Avenue in Ellesmere Port, pleaded not guilty to committing violent disorder on Paradise Street when appearing in the crown court on Friday, August 9. The 45-year-old was remanded into custody ahead of a further appearance on September 13.

Declan Geiran

Declan Geiran formed part of a "large group of males" who "attacked and damaged" a police van which had been parked near to St George's Hall, including attempting to tip the vehicle over. A video which was later posted on TikTok showed the 29-year-old, of Kelso Road in Kensington, beside the open driver's window and setting a seatbelt on fire before smoke was seen billowing from the cab.

CCTV footage captured him thereafter "remaining at the scene" and "sitting casually on the fountain outside the Walker Art Gallery watching the police van", which was written off as a result of damage caused during the incident. He then filmed the scenes on his mobile phone as he left the area.

Geiran was however arrested after being "easily identified by his backpack, clothing and tattoos", with lighters being seized from him upon his detention. Under interview, he told detectives that he had attended the protests alone as he "wanted to show his support for the bereaved families".

Christopher Taylor, prosecuting, added: "He stated that he saw the van and heard shouts of 'burn the van'. He said he was told to burn a book under the seat. He didn't, but set fire to the seatbelt.

"He stated that he felt under pressure and that he did not believe his actions had caused the damage. He stated that he had not gone out to act violently and denied any negative thoughts on immigration or political issues."

Geiran admitted violent disorder and arson. He was locked up for 30 months at the crown court on Wednesday, August 7.

Lloyd Killner

Lloyd Killner, of Burton Road in Lincoln, denied a count of violent disorder on Stanley Street and Victoria Street in the crown court on Friday, August 9. The 35-year-old was remanded into custody to appear before the same court on September 13.

Liam Riley

Liam Riley, of Walton Road, was said to have been "clearly drunk" and called one officer a "traitor and a Muslim lover". While later being transported to Merseyside Police's Wirral Custody Suite, he continued his tirade of abuse and "made a number of negative comments about immigrants and Muslims and made comments that both were to blame for the tragedy in Southport".

The 41-year-old was subsequently found to be in possession of a poster bearing the message "this is our city", having been wearing a St George's flag around his neck during the incident. Under interview, Riley said that he "heard about a protest at the Pier Head and went to show solidarity and support for the bereaved parents".

Having been moved on from the area, he then "went drinking in four or five bars" and "recalled a last pint at Ranelagh’s Tavern" before re-joining the crowds and "telling officers to put their batons down and go home". Mr Taylor added: "The defendant said that he was not part of any particular group, he just followed the evolving situation.

"He could not explain why he returned, having been moved on from the Pier Head. He describes that he was on his own, but was well aware of the missiles being thrown. He stated that he did not like illegals coming over and did not provoke violence or threaten anyone."

Riley pleaded guilty to violent disorder and racially aggravated threatening behaviour. He was jailed for 20 months at Liverpool Crown Court on Wednesday, August 7.

A 15-year-old boy who cannot be named for legal reasons

A 15-year-old boy from South Liverpool, who cannot be named for legal reasons, admitted violent disorder in relation to events on Paradise Street while appearing in the magistrates' court on Tuesday, August 6. Mr Sanderson-Kirk described how he was identified via CCTV footage and a video which was posted on TikTok.

One clip which was played to the court showed the youth taking his t-shirt off before picking up a paving slab and throwing it at a man who he had been involved in a "confrontation" with moments earlier. The object then struck the victim, who had his back turned, on the back of the head.

The teenager has no previous convictions, although he “successfully completed a community resolution in July last year”. His case was adjourned for sentencing in the youth court on September 17, with the defendant being released on bail until this date under the condition not to enter the L1, L2 or L3 postcode areas.

However, he was then returned to the same court two days later after breaching these terms. The boy was meanwhile further charged with burglary in relation to the theft of vapes from Clayton Square Shopping Centre, a count which he denies and will face a trial over on September 27 - once more being bailed.

David Hill

David Hill, of Bianca Street in Bootle, was caught on a livestreamed TikTok video kicking the windscreen of a police van near to St George's Hall before another thug attempted to set the vehicle on fire. The 38-year-old was locked up for two years on Tuesday after admitting violent disorder. He then asked "how long did I get?" before adding "thank you" after being informed by a security guard.

A 17-year-old boy who cannot be named for legal reasons

A teenager stole around £4,000 worth of vapes during the riots in the city centre. The 17-year-old, from Walton, admitted violent disorder and burglary at Liverpool Magistrates' Court on Thursday, August 8.

He was caught on CCTV smashing the window of a convenience store, S&S News in Liverpool ONE, before pinching the e-cigarettes and throwing objects at police officers. The boy will be sentenced on September 17.

Gerard Cooch

Gerard Cooch, of Merton Road in Bootle, was seen on CCTV and mobile phone footage, which was subsequently posted to YouTube and TikTok, on Whitechapel shortly before 6.30pm. He was captured in a cap and sunglasses making "accusatory and hostile" remarks and "swearing and gesticulating" in the area, where a line of police had formed a cordon near to Queen Square Bus Station.

The "intoxicated and angry" 39-year-old then threw the contents of a pint glass he was holding over an officer and twice kicked out at shields being held by PCs. Cooch was arrested nearby around an hour later and told detectives under interview that he had been in the city centre in order to attend a "peaceful protest" but that the "atmosphere became more hostile".

He stated that he "regretted not removing himself from the area" and was "sorry for his involvement", having consumed three cans of cider during the course of the day. His criminal record shows seven previous convictions for 11 offences - including threatening behaviour, drunk and disorderly behaviour, production of cannabis, possession of cocaine and MDMA and breaching a suspended sentence order.

Stephen McNally, appearing on behalf of Cooch, said: "His own participation and involvement is limited, but it cannot be taken outside of the context. He is not somebody who has ever displayed any affiliation or sympathy to what might be described as far right tendencies.

"At the very outset, he expressed remorse. References speak of a man who, despite his difficulties, has sought to better himself. This is a gentleman who is partway through a degree course in criminology and psychology. The irony of that will not be lost on the court, I am sure.

"Mr Cooch needed to take a break from his studies due to issues he was having, in the context of a series of untimely bereavements in the family. He lost his father, grandfather and another family member in a short space of time. He has had to work very hard to get back up to speed.

"It is of great regret that the psychology of the crowd appears to have overborne his ordinary character on that day. His ADHD means he is very easily caught up in what goes on around him."

Cooch admitted violent disorder. He was jailed for 20 months on Thursday.

Curtis Faure

Curtis Faure was captured in a single photograph "leaning back with a brick in his hand, about to throw it" on the Strand. The 19-year-old, of Thomas Lane in Broadgreen, handed himself in at Marsh Lane Police Station on the afternoon of August 8 after this image was circulated in the media by Merseyside Police.

He stated under interview that he "intended to go to Gravity Max when he heard about a riot on the Dock Road and wanted to see what was going on". Faure told detectives that he had been present for up to half an hour and "picked up a single brick and threw it at police officers", but said that the missile had not connected.

The teen added that he "could not provide an explanation why he behaved in that way" and maintained that his actions were not racially motivated, his parents originally being from South Africa. He has no previous convictions.

Faure admitted violent disorder. He was jailed for a year on Thursday.

George Clements

Clements was captured on mobile phone footage near to a shop on Church Street which had been targeted by louts. The 18-year-old - of Egerton Street in New Brighton, Wirral - was shown with a brown scarf covering his face and "aggressively approaching" an older male with grey hair who was carrying a shopping bag.

He then turned his attention to a "male with an olive skin tone", hitting out at his hand before being ushered away by another man. The teen however "broke free" and confronted the same victim again, kicking him to the area of his hip in what was said to have been a "racially motivated" attack.

Clements thereafter "gestured towards his penis" and "made a masturbation gesture". He and another man then ran towards the older complainant, sparking other members of the public to intervene.

The thugs were then seen running away as sirens were heard in the background of the video. Clements was identified after this footage - which showed a child in a wheelchair in the vicinity on the violence - was shared on social media, leading to his arrest at his home address on August 9.

Julian Nutter, defending, told the court: "He did not go into town to participate in these unfortunate events. He went for a meal and became drunk. Things kicked off. He got drawn in, being the young fool he is, and acted in the reprehensible manner he did. He is not part of the looting. What we can see is disorderly behaviour."

Clements admitted affray and breaching a suspended sentence order. He was nodded and smiled after he was jailed for two years on Thursday, then waved to his supporters in the public gallery as he was led down to the cells.

A 16-year-old boy who cannot be named for legal reasons

A 16-year-old boy, from Stockbridge Village, admitted violent disorder, burglary, criminal damage and assaulting an emergency services worker at Liverpool Magistrates' Court on Saturday, August 3. The court that he was seen on CCTV amongst a group of thugs who pulled a police officer off his bike before attacking him.

The teenager was also seen jumping on top of a police vehicle which had its windscreen smashed. He was then tracked on CCTV by his distinctive clothing and was seen running along Paradise Street, before using an electric to smash the window of S&S News and taking items including vapes from the shop.

The youth will be sentenced on September 17. He was seen crying in the dock as he was released on conditional bail until this date.

Christopher Lally

Christopher Lally, of Egerton Street in New Brighton, has been charged with a public order offence. The 38-year-old has been released on conditional bail ahead of an appearance before magistrates on September 2.

A 15-year-old boy who cannot be named for legal reasons

A 15-year-old boy, from Toxteth, denied burglary at Liverpool Magistrates' Court on Saturday, August 10, but admitted the theft of vapes from a city centre store. He will now face a trial in the youth court on November 14, being released on conditional bail until this date.

A 16-year-old boy who cannot be named for legal reasons

The 16-year-old boy, from Knowsley, admitted violent disorder, criminal damage and burglary when appeared in the youth court on Tuesday. The court heard that he was "part of the crowd that assaulted a lone motorcycle rider" and went on to break into a phone shop and newsagents, as well as tipping over a police vehicle.

His case was adjourned for sentencing on September 17. The youth was released on bail until this date under orders not to enter Liverpool city centre.

Walton

Adam and Ellis Wharton

Brothers Adam and Ellis Wharton, both of Selwyn Street in Kirkdale, admitted burglary with intent to steal at Spellow Library. Mr Taylor told Liverpool Crown Court: "At about 2am, officers were alerted by the National Police Air Service that persons had entered that library.

"PC [Thomas] Nielsen entered the library and saw Ellis Wharton in possession of a computer monitor. He was told to put it down and he did. He was told he would be arrested. Once secured, he said 'I'm sorry, I’ve been blackmailed by my brother to do it and made a stupid decision. I’m sorry'."

Adam Wharton was then detained on nearby Dunluce Street, having been circulated as wanted after "acting as a lookout". The 28-year-old was found in possession of a balaclava at this time, with Liverpool Magistrates' Court previously hearing that he was also "sweating profusely".

Ellis Wharton, 22, told detectives under interview that his brother had "knocked on his door asking him to go out with him" with the "indication that they would go looting". Mr Taylor added: "Adam, he said, kept a lookout while he entered. The plan was to take monitors to sell. He denied any violence or disorder and simply stated that they joined the group to loot."

Adam Wharton was jailed for 20 months on Thursday, August 8. Ellis Wharton, who also pleaded guilty to assaulting an emergency services worker, was imprisoned for 11 months.

William Morgan

William Morgan, of Linton Street in Walton, admitted violent disorder and possession of an offensive weapon in a public place. The 69-year-old armed himself with a wooden bat and former "part of a large mob".

When arrested, he responded by "kicking out and swearing". A video which was played to the court captured him ranting "f***ing arseholes, I’m f***ing 70 mate" as he was struck with officers' riot shields.

He then added: "I’m gonna die here. I’m English, I’m English. Stop it, I’m gonna die. Get off me. I’m f***ing 70 years of age. F*** off. F***ing get off me. Ah you c***, f*** off. I’m gonna die. You’re gonna kill me. I’m f***ing 70 years of age. F*** off. I’m trying to go home. F***s sake. You don’t know what I have been through. I have been pepper sprayed."

Morgan has no previous convictions. He was jailed for 32 months on Thursday, August 8.