UPDATE | Officers make further arrests in connection with Plymouth disorder
Following the violent disorder experienced on the streets of Plymouth on Monday 5 August, officers have now arrested a total of 18 people and charged 16 in connection with the event.
During the week, 15 men and one woman have been charged with a variety of public order offences. The figure includes four youths aged 14 to 17 years old.
Six people appeared before Plymouth Magistrates Court this morning where the following five have entered a guilty plea;
- Gary Harkness, aged 51, of North Road West, Plymouth
- John Cann, aged 51, of Patna Place, Plymouth
- Ryan Bailey, aged 41, of no fixed abode, Plymouth
- A 16-year-old girl from Plymouth
- A 17-year-old boy from Plymouth
The three men (pictured) will appear before Plymouth Crown Court tomorrow to face sentencing. The two juveniles will be bailed to appear before Youth Court at a later date.
A number of people have already been sentenced for their involvement. More information on those who have been sentenced can be found the following links - News Article - Devon & Cornwall Police (devon-cornwall.police.uk) News Article - Devon & Cornwall Police (devon-cornwall.police.uk).
Today, Guy Sullivan, 43, previously of New George Street, Plymouth, was jailed for 26 months for his role in the violent disorder after pleading guilty on Friday 9 August.
Assistant Chief Constable Glen Mayhew said:
“We continue to work to bring those involved in last Monday night’s violent disorder to justice. This has been a collaborated effort between police investigation teams and the Crown Prosecution Service, who have delivered a swift response.
“Our message is simple to anyone who plans to breed violent disorder; We will identify you, and you will face the full force of the law.
“The actions on Monday do not represent our wider community and we would like to thank the public for their ongoing and unwavering support of our officers.”
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