22-year-old electrician Declan Dixon sentenced to 18 months in prison for riot participation and cocaine possession, losing apprenticeship.

22-year-old electrician Declan Dixon, who threw a brick at police during riots in Hartlepool, was sentenced to 18 months in prison after also admitting to possessing cocaine. Dixon lost his £1,600-a-month apprenticeship as a result of his actions. Judge Francis Laird acknowledged the impact on his future career and job prospects while expressing difficulty understanding how Dixon became involved in the riot.