Teenage Father Jailed for Attacking Police During Riot
- A teenage father, 19, threw 'flaming arrows' at police during a riot at a migrant hotel and was jailed for three years.
- The incident took place in Rotherham, England, where the young father handed himself in after the attack.
- The father's admission was marked by the acknowledgment that he may not see his daughter again due to his actions.
A 38-year-old man, Stuart Bolton, has been sentenced to nearly three years in prison for driving over 50 miles to Rotherham to participate in a riot outside a migrant hotel. Bolton, who was disqualified from driving, was caught on CCTV hurling racist abuse at police officers during the violent incident on August 4. He was later arrested after boasting about his actions at a petrol station, where he also claimed to have sustained an injury during the chaos. The court heard that Bolton pleaded guilty to violent disorder, driving while disqualified, and using a vehicle without insurance. In a separate case, 19-year-old Drew Jarvis was also sentenced to three years in prison for throwing bricks and "flaming arrows" at police during a riot outside the Holiday Inn Express in Rotherham. Jarvis turned himself in to authorities after the incident, acknowledging the impact of his actions on his family, particularly his daughter. The judge condemned the violent behavior exhibited by Jarvis and the mob, emphasizing the serious nature of the offenses. Additionally, a teenage girl, who was present during a protest at Potters International Hotel in Aldershot, has been remanded in custody pending a plea and trial preparation hearing. Prosecutors indicated that had she been an adult, she could have faced a two-year sentence due to the severity of the events. The court proceedings reflect a broader crackdown on violent disorder linked to anti-immigration protests, with several individuals facing significant legal consequences for their actions during these riots.