August 8th 2024.
Declan Geiran, a 29-year-old man, has been sentenced to 30 months in prison after admitting his involvement in a riot that broke out in Liverpool over the weekend. This is not the first time Geiran has been in trouble with the law. In fact, he has a history of criminal activity dating back to his teenage years.
In 2013, at the age of 18, Geiran was sentenced to 12 months in jail for committing burglaries at properties run by a charity that provides accommodation for young people. He was caught on CCTV stealing a ladder, an Xbox, a television, cash, and two laptops. His actions were described as pre-planned and targeted, causing concern as they affected a charity that helps vulnerable individuals.
Fast forward to the present, Geiran found himself in court again, this time for causing violent disorder and arson during the recent riots in Liverpool. In a TikTok video, he was seen setting fire to a parked police van, causing it to be completely destroyed. He then casually sat on a nearby fountain and recorded the aftermath on his phone.
Geiran's actions were quickly tracked by CCTV and he was arrested shortly after the incident. During police interviews, he claimed that he attended the protest alone to show support for the families of three young girls who were recently murdered in Southport. He also stated that he felt pressured by the crowd to participate in the riot and didn't believe his actions caused any harm.
His defense lawyer, Brendan Carville, revealed that Geiran suffers from emotionally unstable personality disorder and is not a "clever man." He claimed that Geiran doesn't understand the difference between far-right and far-left and simply went along with the crowd.
The court also heard that Geiran has a long history of criminal activity, with 13 previous convictions for 18 offenses, including burglary, supplying drugs, and criminal damage. He also has a record of failing to comply with court orders.
Despite being given a community order just last September, Geiran continued to commit crimes, including sending threatening messages to a woman and her children. The judge noted that Geiran showed little effort in following the court's requirements.
In the end, Geiran was sentenced to 30 months in prison for violent disorder, 12 months for arson, and an additional two months for breaching his community order. This quick punishment is in line with the government's promise to crack down on those involved in the riots that have been spreading across the country.
According to Assistant Chief Constable Paul White, over 428 people have been arrested since the riots began on July 30. The prime minister has condemned the unrest as "far-right thuggery" and promised that those responsible will face consequences for their actions.
In the midst of all this chaos, Geiran's past criminal history and his involvement in the recent riot have come to light. It is clear that his actions have had a lasting impact on the community and the justice system has swiftly responded to hold him accountable.
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