Three jailed for attacking police van during Nottingham 'riots'
THREE men who were involved in last summer's outbreaks of violent disorder in Nottingham have been jailed for a total of eight years.
Perry Atherton and Frazer Giscombe were sentenced to three years each at Nottingham Crown Court.
Co-accused Ricky Hudson got two years yesterday.
The men were arrested after a police van was bombarded with bricks, rocks and wood in Peel Street on August 9.
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A group of 8-10, some wearing disguises and dark clothes, scattered as police moved in to arrest them.
Atherton, Giscombe and Hudson were caught and charged with violent disorder.
Judge Michael Stokes QC said the sentences marked the gravity of what happened and were to act as a deterrent.
The judge said Nottingham did not fair as badly as some other larger cities during August "That was because the police in Nottinghamshire used a strategy to draw those minded to engage in misbehaviour towards themselves, thereby protecting businesses, homes and other properties."
But he said: "There were incidents where large numbers of many young people gathered wearing disguises, face coverings and the like, and attacks were made, principally on the police."
Forty vehicles were damaged in Nottingham and police foiled an attempt to break into the Victoria Centre.
The judge said: "One senior officer noted the violence in Nottingham was motivated by the London riots."
Atherton, 21, of Woodborough Road, Mapperley, and Giscombe, 22, of Perry Road, Sherwood, ran up Peel Street pursued by officers during the disturbance. They were chased into Birkland Avenue, North Sherwood Street and Mansfield Road before being arrested.
Atherton told police he had gone out for a walk and had not been involved in any disorder.
He said he had run off because he feared being arrested for something he hadn't done. Giscombe said he was there but denied causing trouble.
They pleaded not guilty but were convicted by a jury of violent disorder. Hudson, 28, of Anstey Rise, Sneinton, had previously pleaded guilty.
Adrian Reynolds, for Hudson, said he had been in custody for 186 days.
Of the incident, Mr Reynolds said: "He doesn't accept he in fact threw anything."
He said Hudson had convictions for violence some years ago.
This was his first experience of custody and he had used his time constructively doing various courses.
Comments
by angryperson1
Wednesday, January 30 2013, 6:37PM
“COMMON PURPOSE=JOINT ENTERPRISE= GATEWAY FOR POLICE CORRUPTION.
SIMPLES”
by csross
Thursday, January 24 2013, 7:48PM
“http://tinyurl.com/agzvcnt”
by angryperson2
Monday, August 13 2012, 10:04PM
“Anyone who believes in justice. Anyone who has experienced miscarriage of justice, lets come together to make the changes needed and entitled to.
All of those targeted individuals, whether they be targed due to race, class, whatever.
All fightng the same fight against corrupt officers, government, and unjust judicial system.
Police who believe and adhere to the 'standards of professional behaviour', 'point the finger at those who abuse their position of authority, and 'tar' those who respect their role, and adhere to 'fighting crime and serving the public'. Only then will they regain any respect or faith in their position in society.
Equality and diversity are just 'words' used selectively, and don not apply across the board. Especially within the justice system.
By the way. For all those who naively believe that 'if a jury and judge find someone guilty', then 'they must be. Bear in mind that 'they base their decision on the 'evidence provided by the police. This evidence is deemed 'reliable' by the CPS, and not examined closely. Nor is it questioned. Police and CPS work together to secure convictions.. Not find people innocent!”
by angryperson2
Friday, August 10 2012, 11:57PM
“NottsRes.
Be ready to diplomatically 'protest' pending European Court!
The time for change, justice, and equal treament in 'NOW'!
The war between 'each other' has to end here.
And the battle 'together' starts now!
We are 'not each other's enemy'.
Those that work hard and corruptly to break our community, our children, our families, our dreams, hopes, and achievements...are the enemy! And we know who 'they are'.
No longer can we 'play into their hands, and give them the excuses they need to hold us down, and segregate us.
This past year has been the pinnacle of injustice, discrimination, and corruption. Never has it been 'so blatantly obvious' in my lifetime!
The loss of loved one's young lives.
Time to change.
Time to 'make changes'
Time to 'make things change'.
TIME TO HEAL, GROW AND PROSPER!”
by angryperson2
Friday, August 10 2012, 11:42PM
“Samspoil.
Ignorance lies with you.
We are working with 'Fact and figures.
Police witness statements/interviews/CCTV footage.
9-1 (black-white) stop and search in Nottingham Currently under investigation.
Judge and jury? = guilty verdict due to 'false/conflicting' so-called evidence provided by police...'not examined/scrutinised/questioned by CPS.
CPS follow 2 stages.
1) Sufficient evidence from police (regardless of truth/fact)= TICK
2) Public approval of conviction = TICK
All the negative media coverage sensationalising and influencing public/jury/judge perception, securing and guaranteeing convictions.”
by NottsRes
Tuesday, August 07 2012, 12:32PM
“we're going to teh european court of human rights!!!! get it on the bbc if you don't believe it - someone knows they're innocent - shame on you who didn't believe”
by samspoil
Thursday, June 21 2012, 7:29PM
“Angry person carrying out research into "public" or "student" sentencing perceptions. What kind of degree did you do? You should know that this is not evidence as bias in sentencing - to suggest it is shows an incredible level of ignorance on your part. It shows public or student perceptions of an appropriate sentence and these have little to do with the way a judge would actually sentence. You know very well, or you should do, that the bias in sentencing is not (these) days so marked when you allow for other factors. In fact, if you look at the recent study looking at the part played by racism in the diagnosis of mental disorder you find a reverse racism where the psychiatrists being less likely to section someone from an ethic minority background... you don't even know if this may feature in sentencing.
You should also know that the police are happy to stop and assault anyone who fits the category of 'police property' - in this sense they have little racial bias. You are as guilty as they are for jumping to conclusions and failing to see the wider picture - you people always let your indignation blind you to the nuances of life and are happy to construct the evidence in every bit as selective way as the old bill.”
by angryperson1
Friday, March 02 2012, 11:27PM
“we are not posting any more comments to this site. If we have enlightened just one person with the truth it will have been worth all the effort. Thank you to every body that has given this thread any regard or thought in their comments and as perry would say PEACE.”
by kpi99
Thursday, March 01 2012, 7:23PM
“Good heavens.”
by angryperson2
Thursday, March 01 2012, 6:48PM
“Type in google 'corrupt police uk'. Then get back to me! All those on here that have so much respect, faith and trust in them!!”