FOI 796/24 Riot Arrests in 2024
Dear Sir/Madam,
Enquiry Reference: 796 - 24
I write in connection with regards to your Freedom of Information request. Below is your request and our response.
- How many arrests were made during the July/August riots following the Southport stabbings? Broken down by gender, age group and ethnicity?
As of the 18th of August, Cleveland Police has made 87 arrests in relation to the disorder (76 male and 11 Female), Under 18 =14, 18-30 = 44, 30-40 = 14, 40-50 =10, 50-60 =5.
1a) Of these, can you provide the reason for arrest or summary MO?
|
Offence |
Count |
|
104 - Assault Without Injury on a Constable |
5 |
|
105A - Assault Without Injury |
1 |
|
10B - Possession Firearms Offences |
1 |
|
10C - Possession of Other Weapons |
8 |
|
10D - Possession of Article with Blade or Point |
1 |
|
30C - Burglary business and community |
2 |
|
34A - Robbery of Business Property |
1 |
|
56A - Arson Endangering Life |
1 |
|
56B - Arson Not Endangering Life |
2 |
|
58A - Criminal Damage to a Dwelling |
2 |
|
62A - Violent Disorder |
43 |
|
62A Violent Disorder |
6 |
|
66 - Other Offences against the State and Public Order |
2 |
|
9A - Public Fear Alarm or Distress |
1 |
|
(blank) |
11 |
|
Total |
87 |
1b) How many were arrested specifically for racist or religious hate crime?
- a) At the time your request was received/answered this is not known as they are still being recorded.
Having made enquiries within the Force above is all the information we hold.
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Yours sincerely
Information Rights Decision Maker