Three more sentenced and 12 more charged following Whitehall disorder

Three men have been sentenced for their part in disorder in Whitehall on Wednesday, 31 July.

Detectives have also charged a further 12 people, bringing the total number charged with offences committed on that night to 38.

Commander Lou Puddefoot said: “The officers on duty in Whitehall that evening were operating in really challenging circumstances and faced unacceptable aggression and abuse.

“As is often the case with large scale public order incidents such as this, so much of the work takes place in the days and weeks that follow.

“I want to thank the officers who have spent the past two weeks reviewing many hours of CCTV, phone and bodycam footage to build the cases that are being put before the courts.

“While we welcome the restoration of calm in London and across the country, we are not being complacent. We continue to stand ready to respond to any outbreak of disorder and to deal decisively with any offences.”

Sentencings:

David Spring, 61 (19.09.62) of Longfellow Road, Sutton was charged with violent disorder last week and appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Friday, 9 August where he pleaded guilty. He was remanded in custody to appear at Inner London Crown Court on Monday, 12 August where he was sentenced to 18 months’ imprisonment.

Chris Jones, 51 (04.10.72) of Portnoi Close, Romford was charged with a public order offence. He appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Monday, 12 August where he pleaded guilty. He was fined £350 and ordered to pay costs of £85 and a victim surcharge of £140.

Ryan Atkin, 41 (18.09.82) of Jarvis Brook, Tunbridge Wells was charged with a public order offence and obstructing an officer. He appeared at Brighton Magistrates’ Court on Friday, 9 August where he pleaded guilty. He was sentenced to a 12 month community order including 60 hours of unpaid work. He was ordered to pay costs of £85 and a victim surcharge of £114.

Upcoming sentencings:

David Probert, 50 (19.06.74) of Broughton Way, Mill End, Hertfordshire was charged with violent disorder and appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Friday, 9 August where he pleaded guilty. He was remanded in custody to appear at Inner London Crown Court on the afternoon of Wednesday, 14 August for sentencing.

Remaining charges not referenced above include:

A 14-year-old boy has been charged with a public order offence. He will appear at Sevenoaks Magistrates’ Court on Friday, 23 August.

Paul Stevenson, 46 (24.09.77) of Pembury Avenue, Kingston Upon Thames has been charged with breaching conditions imposed under Sec 14 of the Public Order Act. He will appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Monday, 19 August.

Charles Smith, 22 (18.10.01) of Granville Road, Uxbridge was charged with affray and a public order offence. He appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Friday, 9 August where he pleaded guilty. He was remanded in custody to appear at Inner London Crown Court on a date to be determined.

Russ Cooke, 66 (24.08.57) of Myddelton Street, Islington was charged with three racially aggravated public order offences. He appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Monday, 12 August where he pleaded guilty. He was remanded in custody to appear at Inner London Crown Court on Thursday, 15 August for sentencing.

Callum Flynn, 29 (20.04.95) of Belgravia Gardens, Bromley was charged with violent disorder. He appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Saturday, 10 August where he pleaded guilty. He was remanded in custody to appear next at Inner London Crown Court on Tuesday, 27 August.

Steven Essex, 49 (27.09.74) of Merebank Lane, Wallington has been charged with affray and obstructing a police officer. He will appear at Croydon Magistrates’ Court on Friday, 16 August.

Philip Fahie, 41 (01.11.82) of Talgarth Road, Hammersmith and Fulham has been charged with two public order offences, one of which is racially aggravated. He will appear at Croydon Magistrates’ Court on Friday, 16 August.

Martin Powers, 28 (24.12.95) of Roman Road, Ingatestone has been charged with violent disorder. He appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Saturday, 10 August where he pleaded not guilty. He was remanded in custody to appear next at Inner London Crown Court on Friday, 6 September.

Georgie Jones, 28 (13.09.85) of Rectory Road, Basildon has been charged with violent disorder and two counts of assaulting an emergency worker. He appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Saturday, 10 August where he pleaded not guilty. He was remanded in custody to appear next at Inner London Crown Court on Friday, 6 September.

Jay Leslie Keeling, 27 (14.11.96) of Hyland Way, Hornchurch has been charged with violent disorder. He appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Saturday, 10 August where he pleaded not guilty. He was remanded in custody to appear next at Inner London Crown Court on Friday, 6 September.

Jack Wood, 29 (14.01.95) of Lakeside, Rainham has been charged with violent disorder. He appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Saturday, 10 August where he pleaded not guilty. He was remanded in custody to appear next at Inner London Crown Court on Friday, 6 September.

Jason Guiver, 51 (11.10.72) of Dunmow Road, Ongar has been charged with affray. He appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Monday, 12 August where he pleaded not guilty. He was remanded in custody to appear next at Inner London Crown Court on Monday, 9 September.