Rioters Laugh as They Go Down

16 rioters behind a lot of violence in the Notting Hill area of London, including the robbery of the two-Michelin-starred Ledbury restaurant were jailed for a total of over 73 years between them. The judge at Inner London Crown Court contrasted the rioters “mob criminality” to the “excellence” of Team GB’s Olympic athletes. One of the 16 was apprehended by TV presenter Dan Snow. They also attacked shops, police cars and police officers. An off-licence, where the shop keeper was maliciously beaten with a glass bottle, was also robbed. Two of the offenders smiled and laughed after receiving their sentences. HS&Co have dealt with cases stemming from the London riots. In Your Defence.