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.
August 21, 2024
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