Further charges in connection with mass violent disorder in Rotherham
Last updated 6th Aug 2024
6 more people have been charged after mass violent disorder in Ritherham.
South Yorkshire Police say a 16 and 17-year-old who can't be named for legal reasons have been charged with violent disorder.
A Police statement said:
"A further six charges have been made in connection to the mass violent disorder in Manvers, Rotherham.
"Lee Crisp, 42, of Mount Road, Grimethorpe, Christopher Rodgers, 38, of Millmoor Road, Barnsley and Liam Grey, 20, of Randerson Drive are charged with violent disorder. Two boys aged 16 and 17, who can't be named for legal reasons, are also charged with violent disorder.
"Joshua Simpson, 26, of Sherbrook Street, Lincoln, is charged with violent disorder and assault of an emergency worker.
"They are all due to appear in Sheffield Magistrates' Court today (Tuesday 6 August).
"Curtis Coulson, 30, of Water Slacks Road, Sheffield is charged with affray. He appeared before Sheffield Magistrates' Court yesterday (Monday 5 August). He has been remanded into custody until his next court appearance on Friday (9 August)."