12-member family flees to Ireland, misses court for violent disorder charges in Birmingham.

A family of 12, including mother Ellen Sweeney, father Thomas Sweeney senior, and son Thomas junior, has fled to the Republic of Ireland after being implicated in a violent brawl in Birmingham, described as one of the worst in the city's history. The Sweeneys failed to appear in court, leading to prison sentences for violent disorder charges. The incident resulted in multiple injuries, including one victim who was knocked unconscious.

September 18, 2024
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