The yobs and vandals who brought shame on the North East
During the summer of 2024, violent scenes erupted in Sunderland, Middlesbrough, Hartlepool, and Darlington, shocking the North East region. This unrest followed the Southport attack, where three young girls were fatally stabbed. According to the National Police Chiefs' Council (NPCC), over 1,000 people were arrested across the UK for rioting.
North East courts continue sentencing those involved in the disorder. Among the latest cases at Newcastle Crown Court are:
- Dane Peace, 30, who broke into a NatWest bank and took part in a burglary at a vape shop during the violent disorder in Sunderland, was jailed for two years and four months in October.
- Shay Henson, 19, of Padgate Road, Sunderland, pleaded guilty to riot and burglary. He was sentenced to 32 months in a young offenders institution last month. Police caught him on camera wearing a balaclava and throwing missiles, including a plant, at officers. He also stole vapes after forced entry into a vape shop.
"These are the names and faces of the yobs and vandals who brought shame on the North East."
Scenes of shocking violence have left a lasting impact on the community and the courts continue to respond firmly to those responsible.
Author's summary: The North East courts are sentencing individuals involved in the violent summer 2024 riots, highlighting serious crimes that deeply affected the region.