He was passed crisps, drinks and other items during the incident
A young troublemaker joined in the looting of a Greggs shop during a day of rioting in Hull city centre and he was also seen “kicking things” onto a fire and “firing” a fire extinguisher around. Dylan Reed was part of the “horrendous” disorder that broke out that day but he was now “rightly ashamed” and “disgusted” at his antics, Hull Crown Court heard.
Reed, 24, of Melrose Street, off Anlaby Road, west Hull, admitted offences of violent disorder and burglary on August 3 last year. Michael Masson, prosecuting, said that Reed was seen on CCTV pictures using a bicycle to smash against the window of the Greggs store in Jameson Street at about 6.50pm during the day of rioting.
He was seen being given drink and crisps from the shop while it was being looted. “Things have been thrown out of the Greggs shop,” said Mr Masson.
“A man comes up to him and offers him further items.” Reed was seen kicking things onto a fire that had been started. He was also seen “firing” a fire extinguisher during the general disorder.
Ben Hammersley, mitigating, said that Reed regretted his involvement in the trouble. “This is behaviour that he is ashamed of and disgusted at,” said Mr Hammersley.
“His remorse is mirrored in his guilty plea at the earliest opportunity.” There were references for Reed, including from one of his employers. He had a variety of jobs in construction and at a tyre fitting service.
He moved from Middlesbrough to Hull about four years ago to escape negative influences after suffering problems there. “He has made great strides in his life off his own back,” said Mr Hammersley. “This is undermined by what he did that day.”
Judge John Thackray KC told Reed: “Your offending formed part of the horrendous disorder that took place in this city just over a year ago. Police officers were injured.
“Police officers were permanently scarred. There was huge financial cost, not to mention the distress caused to various communities.
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“You were very much on the periphery of the offending. Nevertheless, the offence is serious.”
Reed, who was on bail, was given a 20-month suspended prison sentence, 200 hours’ unpaid work and 10 days’ rehabilitation. “It has been a close-run thing,” said Judge Thackray.
“If you commit any offence over the next two years, you start with 20 months and anything else on top for new offences. If you give excuses and don’t turn up on time, then you will end up serving this sentence.”