British Man Jailed for Violent Disorder Amid Southport Riots

A British man, Derek Drummond, was sentenced to three years in prison for violent disorder during anti-Muslim riots in Southport. This marks the first sentencing related to the violent unrest following the killing of three girls in a knife attack. Two other men were also sentenced for related offenses.

Derek Drummond, a 58-year-old British man, was sentenced to three years in prison for violent disorder during anti-Muslim riots in the seaside town of Southport, following the stabbing deaths of three young girls. The sentencing took place at Liverpool Crown Court, and Drummond also faced charges for assaulting a police officer.

This case is the first violent disorder sentencing linked to the riots triggered by the tragic killings at a Taylor Swift-themed event. Britain's Crown Prosecution Service confirmed that Drummond was the first to be sentenced in Southport for such offences since the incident.

The community's collective grief was exploited by some to incite division and hatred, according to Judge Andrew Menary. During the same unrest, two other men were also convicted and jailed. Declan Geiran received a 30-month sentence for violent disorder, arson, and malicious communications, while Liam Riley was sentenced to 20 months for violent disorder and a racially-aggravated offence.

(With inputs from agencies.)