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Rioter who punched police officer in face in Southport jailed for three years

Derek Drummond receives longest sentence so far over far-right disorder, with two others jailed for 20 and 30 months each

A rioter who punched a police officer in the face during violent unrest in Southport has been jailed for three years, in the longest prison sentence so far over the far-right disorder in England and Northern Ireland.

Derek Drummond, 58, pleaded guilty to violent disorder and assaulting an emergency worker during a riot in the Merseyside town on the day after the killing of three young girls.

Continue reading… The Guardian Read More Derek Drummond receives longest sentence so far over far-right disorder, with two others jailed for 20 and 30 months eachA rioter who punched a police officer in the face during violent unrest in Southport has been jailed for three years, in the longest prison sentence so far over the far-right disorder in England and Northern Ireland.Derek Drummond, 58, pleaded guilty to violent disorder and assaulting an emergency worker during a riot in the Merseyside town on the day after the killing of three young girls. Continue reading…