Riots 2011, page 2


Rioters behind bars – but they can’t be named

Two teenagers who took part in riots in Wolverhampton were today behind bars – but a judge ruled they cannot be named because it would affect their future job prospects.

Rioters behind bars – but they can’t be named

Teenage looter who stole TV is unmasked

This is the teenage girl who was locked up for stealing a television from a shop during the riots in Wolverhampton.

Teenage looter who stole TV is unmasked

Teenage looter walks free from court

A teenager who looted a jewellers which suffered £50,000 worth of damage and lost stock during the Wolverhampton riots walked free from court today.

Teenage looter walks free from court

Jail for binman who targeted shop in Wolverhampton riots

A binman who tried to break in to a shop that was later ransacked by looters during the Wolverhampton riots was jailed for two years today.

Jail for binman who targeted shop in Wolverhampton riots

Prince’s Trust winner admits part in street riots

A Prince’s Trust award winner honoured for turning his life around was today behind bars for taking part in this summer’s notorious street riots.

Prince’s Trust winner admits part in street riots

Cost of riots soars to £17m for West Midlands Police

The cost of riots in Wolverhampton, West Bromwich and Birmingham to West Midlands Police has increased to £17 million, it has emerged.

Cost of riots soars to £17m for West Midlands Police

Emergency fund to help riot-hit shops

Shops that were hit by riots in Wolverhampton and Birmingham could share a pot of cash worth at least £50,000 to help them during their recovery.

Emergency fund to help riot-hit shops

Beverley Knight tells of shame at riots in Wolverhampton

Soul singer Beverley Knight today described the horror she felt as she watched riots unfold in her home city of Wolverhampton.

Beverley Knight tells of shame at riots in Wolverhampton

Nine officers hurt in West Bromwich riots

A special constable who suffered a gash to the head and required surgery after something was thrown at him was among nine police officers injured during riots and looting in the Black Country it can be revealed today.

Nine officers hurt in West Bromwich riots

Juveniles in the dock accused over city riots

Teenagers as young as 14 have appeared in court charged with stealing 42-inch TVs, Armani shorts, a keyboard and rings from jewellers as well as allegations of violent disorder during rioting in Wolverhampton.

Juveniles in the dock accused over city riots

Rioters will lose homes say bosses

Council tenants convicted of being involved in ugly riots which shocked Wolverhampton will be evicted from their homes, it was revealed today.

Rioters will lose homes say bosses

Sixth-form girl on city riot burglary charges

A sixth-form student has been charged with three burglaries during which £100,000 worth of stock was stolen or damaged in last Tuesday’s Wolverhamptoncity centre riot.

Sixth-form girl on city riot burglary charges
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