September 23rd 2024.
A mother and daughter duo found themselves in hot water after they decided to bring their beloved pet chow chow to a riot. The two women, Amanda Walton, 51, and her daughter Megan Davison, 24, were caught on camera causing chaos during the unrest in Middlesbrough over the summer. The footage showed Walton throwing a missile, damaging a car's wing mirror, and rummaging through a bin, while Davison was seen jumping on a car's roof, smashing windows, and even flipping off a police officer.
Their actions did not go unnoticed, as they were both arrested and charged with violent disorder. At their court hearing, it was revealed that Walton had brought her chow chow on August 4th, and both women were seen holding onto its lead as they joined a mob up Parliament Street. The judge, Francis Laird KC, sentenced Walton to 22 months in jail and Davison to 20 months, acknowledging the seriousness of their actions.
Davison's partner, Jake Wray, is also facing sentencing after admitting to the same offense. It was reported that he had stopped cars at a junction and asked drivers if they were "white" or "English". This caused damage to property and public buildings, resulting in 250 crimes being investigated by the police.
During the hearing, it was revealed that Davison had been under the influence of drugs and alcohol the night before the riot, following a break-up. Her lawyer, Jon Harley, explained that she was still intoxicated during the march and "allowed herself to be swept up" in the chaos. However, since being in prison, she has managed to stay drug-free.
On the other hand, Walton's lawyer, Gary Wood, claimed that she had only been at the protest to keep an eye on her daughter and was not planning to participate in any violent acts. He also emphasized that neither woman was motivated by racist beliefs and that they were both remorseful for their actions.
In the end, the judge acknowledged that the disorder caused by the two women, along with other outbreaks of violence across the country, could not be overlooked. However, he did give them credit for pleading guilty, which reduced their jail terms. Wray is set to be sentenced next week.
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