Two brothers have been jailed for three years each after taking part in a riot outside a hotel being used to house asylum seekers
Jason McGuire was recorded launching rocks at a line of police officers protecting the hotel and its occupants. McGuire’s threatening behaviour also included causing damage to the hotel by throwing slabs of concrete at the building’s windows.
Following his arrest, McGuire was shown the footage of his offending, but the 31-year-old refused to answer any questions put to him by the interviewing officers.
After pleading guilty to violent disorder at an earlier hearing, McGuire, of Schofield Street, Mexborough, was jailed for three years at Sheffield Crown Court yesterday (11 August).
Also appearing for sentencing on the same day was Scott McGuire, 34, of the same address, – the older brother of Jason McGuire.
Captured on CCTV and body worn video, McGuire was seen aggressively kicking objects towards police. Following his arrested McGuire claimed he wasn’t at the hotel to cause trouble and had only gone to get a meal.
When asked about this statement in his police interview, the 34-year-old refused to comment. Having pleaded guilty to violent disorder, McGuire, of Schofield Street, Mexborough, was jailed for three years.
