sep 17, 2024 - 12-Year-Old Handed a Referral Order

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A 12-year-old boy, who is the youngest to appear in court in relation to this summer's riots, has been handed a 12-month referral order.

The boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, pleaded guilty to violent disorder last month in relation to the unrest on 30 July in Southport.

Liverpool Youth Court heard the youngster threw two stones at police officers, the day after a stabbing attack in the town in which three girls were killed.

As well as the referral order, the boy will be subject to a curfew between 21:00 and 07:00 each night for three months.

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