Bat-wielding pensioner & lad, 14, admit committing offences at violent riots across UK
A PENSIONER and a 14-year-old boy were among those who yesterday admitted offences at riots across the UK.
More than 400 suspects have been arrested at violent protests after the Southport attack.
William Nelson Morgan, 69, was the oldest to appear in court.
He wielded a wooden bat as his group hurled bricks at police in Liverpool.
Morgan admitted violent disorder and possessing an offensive weapon and will be sentenced on August 29.
Also in the city’s crown court, the lad of 14, who cannot be named, pleaded guilty to violent disorder after he was caught with a mob setting off fireworks towards the public and cops.
Those convicted of violent disorder face up to five years in jail.
Others also sobbed in court as they faced justice.
In Bolton, Daniel Robinson, 37, admitted possessing a hammer after he was found outside the Army Careers’ Office.
Far-right rioters and Muslims faced off in the town.
Hamza Mohammed, 23, was charged with possessing fireworks.
Gareth Rigby, 43, also from Bolton, was fined after he admitted using threatening words or behaviour.
He has 15 previous convictions.