Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Friday, 8th November 2024, at 14:00hrs
The teenagers who cannot be named for legal reasons have all been sentenced following an hearing at South Yorkshire Youth Court
Two teenagers have been sentenced for violent disorder after launching fireworks at police officers.
The 16 and 17-year-old boys, who both can’t be named for legal reasons, were part of a mob who gathered in Firth Park, Sheffield, on 5 November 2023.
Members of the group threw fireworks, eggs and other items at officers and police vehicles. Fireworks were also aimed in the direction of other members of the public.
Extensive police resources were required to address the disorder – eventually requiring dispersal notices to be issued to those believed to have been involved in anti-social behaviour.
Following the incident, several lines of enquiry were followed to identify the culprits behind the disorder.
CCTV footage and body-worn video was analysed, leading to the two teenagers being identified. Both boys were seen with numerous fireworks on the footage and was seen to shoot several fireworks at officers.
The pair both pleaded guilty at South Yorkshire Youth Court to violent disorder on Thursday (7 November). They both were given referral orders to a Sheffield Youth Offender Panel, as well as ordered to pay costs.
A third boy, aged 15, also admitted violent disorder in a police interview and was given a conditional caution.
PC Dominic Feria, the officer in charge of this case, said:
“The behaviour displayed by those involved in this incident was nothing short of disgraceful. Not only were officers put at risk of serious injury, but members of the public were also endangered.
“I hope this result is a reminder to people thinking of engaging in anti-social behaviour and violent disorder, that they will be caught and will face justice.”
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