13-Year-Old Apprehended in Connection with Summer Riots Police Attacks

A 13-year-old boy has been taken into custody on suspicion of throwing objects at police during the summer riots. These violent confrontations erupted between groups of people and law enforcement agencies in towns and cities across England following the Southport stabbings on 29 July. Large crowds caused extensive damage and engaged in clashes with officers in the Merseyside town and in Liverpool in the days that followed. The boy, from Rock Ferry in Wirral, was detained on Monday on suspicion of committing violent disorder in Liverpool and has since been released on bail. Merseyside Police also stated that a 16-year-old boy from Old Swan in Liverpool was charged with the same offence and was scheduled to appear in Liverpool Youth Court. Meanwhile, a 20-year-old man from Wigan, arrested yesterday on suspicion of committing violent disorder, has been bailed. Additionally, another 16-year-old boy from New Brighton was sentenced at Liverpool Youth Court, receiving a 12-month referral order. This order included requirements to complete an “education and better choices programme” and to pay £300 in compensation. Detective Chief Inspector Tony Roberts commented: “These latest outcomes demonstrate our determination to put before the courts all of those who brought shame to the region over the summer, many of who travelled to Merseyside from other areas.” He further stated: “We continue to review footage and information as it comes in, and we will not stop until we’ve put everyone we possibly can before the courts.” The force indicated that the total number of individuals it had arrested had reached 159, with 112 charged and 86 sentenced to a combined 178 years and 10 months in prison.