News riots takedowns

This judge’s savage takedown of a Plymouth rioter went wildly viral and it’s a blisteringly essential read

Poke Staff. Updated August 15th, 2024

To the courts now, where more people have been sentenced for their parts in violent protests in towns and cities across the country earlier this month.

Specifically, four people appeared at Plymouth Crown Court to hear their fate including one, John Cann, who was jailed for three years after throwing a lit firework.

And we mention Cann because of what Judge Robert Linford had to say about Cann, of no fixed abode, and the cost to the taxpayer of what he had done. Not just this month, but throughout his life.

And his words went viral because it really is a very powerful read, shared by DrRebeccaTidy over on Twitter.

And just in case that’s tricky to read in full, here it is again.

And just a few of the things people said in response today.

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Source @DrRebeccaTidy Image Devon and Cornwall Police