A teenager who left his own 18th birthday party to join far-right riots in Hartlepool has been jailed.
Bobby Shirbon, 18, and Kieron Gatenby, 19, were both jailed at Teesside Crown Court on Thursday after pleading guilty at a previous hearing.After leaving his own birthday party at a bingo hall, Shirbon was caught smashing windows as he told police: "It's OK, everyone else is doing it."The teen will spend two and a half years behind bars after taking part in the far-right carnage.
“This show of violence on the streets of Hartlepool instilled fear in local residents and caused damage to local businesses.“Our message is clear: we stand ready to secure convictions and push for the strongest possible sentences against anyone involved in violent unrest. “Those foolish enough to take part in such activity will likely find themselves facing a prison sentence and a permanent criminal record for their efforts.
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