Two Men Jailed for Racist Attack in Hull Riots

David Wilkinson, 48, has been sentenced to six years in prison for his involvement in a violent mob attack on a car containing three Romanian men in Hull on August 3. Alongside him, John Honey was also implicated in the incident, which resulted in significant damage to the vehicle, estimated at £1,500. The court highlighted the intent of both men to inflict serious harm, with Judge Robert Altham describing the footage of the riots as “depressing” and “horrifying.” The unrest in Hull is part of a larger wave of disorder that has seen over 1,000 arrests across the region, with approximately 480 individuals charged and at least 99 sentences already issued. Honey, who admitted to multiple charges including violent disorder and racially aggravated criminal damage, was involved in additional criminal activities, including burglaries at local stores. In a related case, Haywood received a two-and-a-half-year sentence for violent disorder and assaulting emergency workers during the riots in Blackpool. His actions included inciting others to breach police lines while under the influence of alcohol, which the judge deemed an aggravating factor. The unrest has also affected Sunderland, where Paul Williams was sentenced to two years and two months for his role in the riots. A 15-year-old boy has become the first in England to be charged with riot-related offenses stemming from the violence in Sunderland, which was sparked by confrontations against far-right groups.