Schoolgirl, 14, threw missiles towards police and stole soft drinks and cash from shop

A schoolgirl who threw missiles towards police and later stole cash from the till of a shop has appeared in court. The 14-year-old was one of three people appearing in the dock to be sentenced for their part in the violent disorder that rocked the region this summer.

Liverpool Youth Court heard the girl, who can't be named for legal reasons, threw missiles towards officers and was part of a group who attacked a police vehicle and a lone officer. The group then went into a Go Local store on Delamore Street where she stole a pack of soft drinks.

In addition, when a cash register was thrown on the floor by a group member, she stole money from the till before fleeing. The girl pleaded guilty for her role in the violent disorder and theft on County Road, Walton on Saturday, August 3. She received a 12-month referral order and fined £200 compensation.

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Also being sentenced was Keelan Woodhead. Liverpool Crown Court heard that on Saturday, August 3, the 25-year-old, travelled from Telford to attend the disorder in Liverpool city centre and on County Road, in Walton where he received an injury to his hand and required medical treatment. He disclosed to hospital staff he had thrown bricks at police which had resulted in him getting hurt.

Woodhead, of Tilia Green, in Telford, was also identified as throwing an item at a police vehicle and he was arrested the next day, Sunday August 4. He pleaded guilty and was jailed for 17 months.

Christopher Dean, of Byfleet Close, in Wigan, also pleaded guilty for his involvement in violent disorder in Southport on Tuesday, July 30. Dean, 35, was one of the first to throw items towards officers, including a wheelie bin. The court heard he also participated in racial chanting. He was jailed for two years.

Detective Inspector Paula Jones said: “This latest sentencing yesterday showed the three offenders played an active part in the shocking scenes of violent disorder we all witnessed in Southport and Liverpool. We continue to remain steadfast in our investigation to identify more people who attended the disorder in Merseyside by reviewing more than 12,000 pieces of footage, and we will not stop until we’ve put everyone we possibly can before the courts.”

An investigation into the violent disorder in Southport and Liverpool is ongoing. The total number of people arrested for disorder in Merseyside now stands at 151, with 110 charged and 84 sentenced to a combined 176 years. Anyone with information is asked to contact police via Public Portal (mipp.police.uk) or anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.