For days, there were serious riots in British cities. Minors also took part – and are now facing trial.
Serious riots broke out in many cities. (Archive photo) – PA Wire/dpa
The most important things in brief
- In England, a 13-year-old girl has pleaded guilty to threatening violence.
- She was arrested during the riots southwest of London.
- At least 50 minors are on trial for the riots.
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A 13-year-old girl has pleaded guilty to right-wing extremist riots at a shelter for asylum seekers in England. The teenager admitted in court that she had made threats of violence during the riots in the town of Aldershot, southwest of London.
Right-wing protests in Aldershot, southwest of London. It was not as peaceful as in this picture. – keystone
The sentence is to be announced on September 30. Two 12-year-old boys had already confessed to their involvement in the riots on Monday. The authorities have so far arrested a total of 975 people.
At least 50 minors charged
According to the British news agency PA, charges have been brought against at least 50 minors. In England, criminal responsibility begins at the age of ten.
Should children of this age be brought to court?
73%
Yes, finally a country is taking proper action!
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Yes, finally a country is taking proper action!
27%
No, 10-year-old children are much too young.
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No, 10-year-old children are much too young.
The days of rioting in several cities were preceded by a knife attack in the north-west English town of Southport. Three girls were stabbed and several children injured. The false report that the perpetrator was a Muslim migrant was spread on social networks. The 17-year-old suspect was born to Rwandans in Great Britain.
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