Six of the men have been sentenced for their parts
Six men have been sentenced for their parts in the disorder, which took place on November 7 and 8, 2020. Leeds Crown Court heard on Friday, October 11 that West Yorkshire Police officers were first sent to Kendal Drive in Halton Moor after receiving reports of a man's home being under attack.
"They were abused for several hours on the day and in the evening, when large-scale violence broke out. As police attempted to leave the area, 54 missiles were thrown towards the officers and their vehicles. A further 16 were picked up by the group as they chased officers and vehicles from the area. The man and his young family were removed from the property in fear for their safety after the address was targeted by further members of the group.
A West Yorkshire Police Chief Superintendent told the court in a statement that 189 of the force's officers were deployed every 24 hours to the area in four days. He said that resources were despatched on 126 occasions. Graham Robert Blower, for Brett Hamilton, said his client was just 18 at the time of the incident and is now 22. He said he is already serving a 54-month sentence for robbery and is not due for release until June 2026. He said: "He is working towards that and is trying to get education. He is going to be moved away from Leeds and will take advantage of the courses because he has prospect of work outside with a family member in the building trade.
"Immaturity, I submit, played a large part in his offending. He has moved away from the area and is no longer involved with the people involved apart from his two brothers."It was said Smith is now a step-father and is "ashamed of setting a terrible example to her and putting her happiness at risk because of his offending."
For Thewlis, Stephen Grattage said he had written a letter to the court demonstrating remorse from him. Thewlis' mother had also written a letter, the court heard, and there was evidence of his current employment. Mr Grattage said: "The letter from his mum shows he is more mature and responsible young man."
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