Boy, 15, could go to jail after stealing police officer's £30 hat during UK riots
The youngster has been warned he could face time in jail after taking part in the violent disorder in Greater Manchester earlier this month.
A 15-year-old boy could go to jail after he admitted stealing a £30 hat from a police officer during a riot in Greater Manchester earlier this month.
The youngster from Bolton, who also launched a glass bottle at officers, has been warned he may be jailed after appearing at Manchester Youth Court on Wednesday.
The teenager, accompanied by his parents, admitted the charge of violent disorder and the theft of the £30 hat belonging to Greater Manchester Police.
The court heard he was one of those taking part in “large scale disorder” in Bolton town centre on August 4, as trouble hit towns and cities across the UK following the stabbing to death of three children in Southport.
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The boy, who cannot be identified due to his age, threw a glass bottle at police officers and was part of a mob who surrounded one police officer who had his hat stolen.
District Judge, Jane Hamilton, told the youngster, who has no previous convictions, that the court only had the power to impose two sentences, either a referral order or time in custody.
Judge Hamilton adjourned sentencing to October 1, for the preparation of a pre-sentence report.
She bailed the boy, warning him: “Obviously this was a large-scale disturbance, that means the court must look at whether you should go to custody.
“I’m not saying you will, but it must look at that option. I know this is all very new to you, but it is very serious.”
