Yesterday in Liverpool, William Morgan was sentenced along with one other by Judge Andrew Menary KC. Judge Menary said Morgan’s actions were not racially motivated.
“There is no suggestion that the incidents in Walton were racially or religiously aggravated and there may not have been as many people present but there was looting of commercial premises. There was the wanton attempt to destroy by fire the local library and community hub and many, many more fireworks were thrown at the police.”
It’s not yet clear precisely what motivated those on the streets to take the law into their own hands. This ruling confirms a lack of clarity and a period of learning is needed to uncover the reasons why.