October 21st 2024.
Peter Lynch, a 61-year-old grandfather, was recently sentenced to two years in prison for his involvement in the far-right rioting that took place across the UK this summer. Sadly, Lynch passed away while in custody at HMP Moorland in Doncaster on Saturday.
According to reports, Lynch had pleaded guilty to violent disorder and abusive behavior towards police officers outside a Holiday Inn Express in Rotherham on August 4th. During his sentencing at Sheffield Crown Court, it was revealed that he had shouted racist and provocative remarks towards the officers and had even referred to asylum seekers staying at the hotel as child killers.
The Prison Service has confirmed that the Prisons and Probation Ombudsman will be conducting an investigation into Lynch's death. It's a tragic event that no one could have predicted.
It was noted that Lynch had gone to the hotel with the intention of protesting against immigration. He had held up a placard accusing various groups, including MPs, police chiefs, and the media, of corruption. The hotel itself suffered a great deal of damage during the rioting, with crowds attempting to break in, throwing bricks and chairs at officers, and setting the building alight.
In court, body-worn camera footage was shown of Lynch screaming at police officers, accusing them of protecting child killers and calling them "scum." His placard also referenced conspiracy theories about the "deep state" and the space agency NASA.
Unfortunately, Lynch was not the only one to face consequences for his involvement in the rioting. Thomas Birley, a painter and decorator, was sentenced to nine years in prison for helping to set a fire outside the hotel. And even a 13-year-old girl, whose name cannot be disclosed, admitted to unlawful violence during the chaos.
It's a heartbreaking situation for all involved. The hotel residents were left terrified, watching from their windows on the upper floors, while innocent officers were subjected to violence and abuse. It serves as a reminder of the destructive nature of hate and the importance of standing against it.
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