Man jailed for joining Southport riot

Rory Allington-Mott, a 34-year-old man from Newport, Shropshire, has been sentenced to three years and three months in prison for his involvement in a violent riot in Southport on July 30. Allington-Mott pleaded guilty to charges of violent disorder after he was seen throwing various objects, including bricks and a wheelie bin, at police officers during the chaos. The sentencing took place at Liverpool Crown Court, where the severity of his actions was highlighted. Merseyside Police Assistant Chief Constable Paul White emphasized the importance of the sentence, stating it was "only right" that Allington-Mott received one of the longest prison terms related to the disorder. He noted that Allington-Mott played a "leading role" in the violence, which was captured on video, showing him smiling as he engaged in the unrest. The footage depicted him hurling not only bricks but also a plastic box and what appeared to be a picture frame at police vans and officers. The riot erupted following a vigil for three young victims—Bebe King, six, Elsie Dot Stancombe, seven, and Alice Dasilva Aguiar, nine—who were tragically stabbed to death at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class the day before. The incident drew hundreds of people, escalating into violence that prompted a significant police response. Allington-Mott's criminal history includes a previous six-month sentence in 2023 for racially or religiously aggravated criminal damage, further underscoring his pattern of violent behavior.