Tenth teenager admits role in Southend violent disorder last July
A male was stabbed and suffered injuries to his back
Ten teenagers have now pleaded guilty to violent offences in Southend.
On July 30 last year, officers responded to reports of people with weapons on the seafront, arresting several men and boys aged between 14 and 18.
Now, following a plea hearing at Basildon Crown Court yesterday, a tenth and final teenager has admitted his role in the violence.
Eighteen-year-old Hamza Dinbil of Corporation Street in Stratford pleaded guilty to violent disorder and possession of a bladed article in a public place.
Video footage released by Essex Police shows that a male was stabbed and suffered injuries to his back.
The nine other defendants had previously entered guilty pleas:
Tyler Omo-Irogho, 18, of Clarendon Road in Watford, admitted assaulting an emergency worker, violent disorder and possession of a bladed article.
Michael King, 18, of Crescent Road in South Woodford, admitted violent disorder and conspire to commit GBH.
Mekai Brown, 18, of Higham Road in Woodford Green, admitted violent disorder and conspire to commit GBH.
Lucas Braga, 18, from Pitchford Street in Stratford, has admitted violent disorder and possession of a bladed article. He was 17 at the time of the offence.
Isaac Bello, 18, of Prospect Road in Woodford Green, admitted violent disorder and possession of a bladed article. He was 17 at the time of the offences.
A 16-year-old boy from London admitted violent disorder, conspiracy to commit GBH, possession of a prohibited firearm and possession of a firearm with intent to cause fear or violence.
A 17-year-old boy from London has been charged with violent disorder and possession of a bladed article.
A 16-year-old boy from Basildon has been charged with violent disorder and possession of a bladed article.
A 15-year-old boy from Pitsea admitted violent disorder, conspire to commit GBH and possession of an offensive weapon. He was 14 at the time of the offences.
All ten defendants will be sentenced at Basildon Crown Court the week commencing 14 July 2025.